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AJ05 NUE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,410 mi
Last recorded98,410 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 NUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 98,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 79,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minimum required limit reached (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 71,822 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 69,765 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 67,225 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 67,223 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 65,377 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 64,635 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 64,635 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 60,648 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 56,294 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 51,901 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 47,561 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 44,682 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 42,504 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 38,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight damage o/s mirror

Pass 26 May 2011 36,142 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 25 May 2010 31,166 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 26,566 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2009 26,566 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 22,300 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 NUE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc 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 NUE, 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 NUE registered?

AJ05 NUE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is AJ05 NUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 NUE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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