CarVerify

Free Car Check

AJ05 OVO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,461 mi
Last recorded98,461 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 98,461 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 88,973 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 74,954 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 74,954 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 68,886 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light

Pass 13 Oct 2016 68,118 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 65,934 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 60,119 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 53,953 miles

nsr tyre cracking in tread

Fail 8 Aug 2013 53,953 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nsr tyre cracking in tread

Pass 14 Aug 2012 48,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2012 48,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake

Pass 22 Jun 2011 40,558 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 34,261 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 28,847 miles

near side rear tail lamp unit damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2008 24,174 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
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AJ05 OVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OVO, 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

How do I check the history of AJ05 OVO?

You can check the full history of AJ05 OVO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AJ05 OVO registered?

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

Is AJ05 OVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 OVO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ05 OVO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AJ05 OVO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.