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AJ05 MWU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,684 mi
Last recorded98,684 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 MWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 98,684 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 98,683 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fited

Pass 6 Dec 2024 97,966 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 96,994 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 95,974 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 93,946 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 92,065 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 88,578 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 85,033 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 81,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 75,526 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

surface tears in tread area's of both rear tyres

Pass 2 Jun 2015 70,383 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Pass 5 Jun 2014 65,070 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 60,008 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 55,704 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 55,703 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 50,027 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 44,098 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 39,214 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 32,749 miles

nearside front constant velocity joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre wear

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 MWU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MWU, 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.

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What year was AJ05 MWU registered?

AJ05 MWU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is AJ05 MWU safe to buy?

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