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AJ05 MTE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,505 mi
Last recorded71,505 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 MTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 71,505 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nearside and offside headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2025 69,600 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 68,869 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 65,877 miles

small chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Jan 2022 63,748 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip in windscreen

Fail 6 Jan 2022 63,748 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Jan 2021 61,937 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front cracking in tread and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 60,682 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 56,728 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to crack and perish in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 53,920 miles

tyres perishing in tread

Pass 2 Mar 2017 50,802 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 47,516 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 44,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Mar 2015 44,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr tyre perished

osr tyre perished

Pass 28 Feb 2014 38,014 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish on inner and outer walls and slight damage to outer wall on nearside rear

Fail 28 Feb 2014 38,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish on inner and outer walls and slight damage to outer wall on nearside rear

Pass 1 Mar 2013 34,326 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 30,795 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 24,580 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 20,399 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 15,941 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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AJ05 MTE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ05 MTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ05 MTE registered?

AJ05 MTE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is AJ05 MTE safe to buy?

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