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AJ05 ORS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

57,197 mi
Last recorded57,197 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 57,197 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 56,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 56,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 54,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 54,781 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 53,909 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 52,804 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 52,240 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 52,235 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater inop\damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 51,107 miles

Nearside side repeater lens damaged on side mirror

Fail 6 Jun 2019 51,103 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside side repeater lens damaged on side mirror

Pass 6 Jun 2018 49,336 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 47,385 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 45,406 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 43,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 40,661 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 37,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 35,916 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 33,579 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 31,149 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 27,685 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 23,607 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 ORS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ORS, 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 ORS registered?

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

Is AJ05 ORS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 ORS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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