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AJ05 USF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

153,692 mi
Last recorded153,692 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 USF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 153,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking but still preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded soft under the underseal, not within prescribed areas.

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 153,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking but still preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded soft under the underseal, not within prescribed areas.

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 137,701 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear brake back plates corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 133,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 128,607 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view not affecting view at time of test (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 118,533 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 118,533 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 107,926 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 107,797 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 98,495 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split at small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

bonnet releases catch was siezed

no oil on dipstick

Fail 6 Jun 2018 98,495 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split at small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

bonnet releases catch was siezed

no oil on dipstick

Pass 26 May 2017 91,017 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt split at small end (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear seat belt stork casing brkon but secures ok

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

nearside and offside headlamp lenses deteriorated(faded)

Pass 5 May 2016 81,605 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2015 76,617 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 76,617 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 71,021 miles

Both front headlamp beam patterns poor

Exhaust flexi pipe cracked

NS Side repeater lens in poor condition

Fail 28 Apr 2014 71,021 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Both front headlamp beam patterns poor

Exhaust flexi pipe cracked

NS Side repeater lens in poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2013 63,422 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 63,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 57,256 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 57,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 50,201 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 44,289 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 32,180 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 32,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 28,004 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 28,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 USF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 USF, 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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AJ05 USF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 June 2005.

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