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AJ05 URS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,114 mi
Last recorded62,114 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 62,114 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 57,752 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 52,283 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 48,658 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower rear console bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 48,656 miles

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working side repeater. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower rear console bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 48,124 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly

Fail 7 Jul 2021 48,107 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))

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly

Pass 10 Jul 2020 47,216 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2019 45,715 miles

Rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2018 43,464 miles

Front and rear brake pads worn thin

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2017 41,582 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 39,320 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 36,606 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly cracked between treads.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 34,236 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 32,030 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE FLAT WHEN IN FOR MOT, PUMP UP HAS NAIL TREAD. NAIL TO CLOSE TO EDGE TO REPAIR. SUSPECT TYRE DAMAGED ON INNER SIDE WALLS. ADVISE REPLACE TYRE URGENT. 195-65-R15 91H

Pass 28 Jun 2012 29,819 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 27,079 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 24,099 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 21,090 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 18,061 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 URS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 URS, 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 URS registered?

AJ05 URS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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