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AJ05 OSB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,791 mi
Last recorded92,791 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 OSB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 92,791 miles

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

head lights clowdy

Fail 8 Jan 2026 92,791 miles

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

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

head lights clowdy

Pass 30 Jan 2025 91,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 90,682 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 90,672 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))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 90,042 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 85,866 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 85,860 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))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 84,511 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 83,675 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 83,675 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 81,739 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 78,114 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 73,528 miles

rear road springs corroded

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 26 May 2015 69,069 miles

front and rear wipers starting to smear

Pass 6 Jun 2014 63,862 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 63,862 miles

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

n/s/f , n/s/r and o/s/r tyres all worn low and uneven

Pass 15 May 2013 57,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 51,080 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2011 43,936 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 37,402 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 30,124 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 23,336 miles

N/S/F tyre 2-3mm

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 23,336 miles

N/S/F tyre 2-3mm

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 OSB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OSB, 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 OSB registered?

AJ05 OSB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is AJ05 OSB safe to buy?

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