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AJ05 ORF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

157,128 mi
Last recorded157,128 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 157,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 157,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 152,238 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 152,238 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 147,537 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 147,537 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 144,842 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 137,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 132,642 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 125,045 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 125,045 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 120,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Front Bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 111,335 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2017 111,335 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 104,849 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 96,110 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 88,525 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 78,502 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 66,886 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 66,886 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 55,421 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 55,421 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 45,454 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 37,507 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 30,036 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 ORF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ORF, 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 ORF registered?

AJ05 ORF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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