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AJ05 UVY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

85,140 mi
Last recorded85,140 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 85,140 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 85,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under shields covering testable items

Pass 1 Aug 2025 80,576 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

under shields covering testable items

Pass 2 Aug 2024 77,464 miles

Front exhaust flexi poor condition

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under shields covering testable items

Fail 22 Jul 2024 77,447 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front exhaust flexi poor condition

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under shields covering testable items

Pass 24 Jul 2023 74,300 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 72,664 miles

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

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

undershields covering testable items

Pass 26 Jul 2021 70,246 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 69,173 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nsr brake effort low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 66,458 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 62,390 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 58,908 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 55,337 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 50,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 47,203 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 44,293 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 40,482 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 35,847 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 30,813 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 25,594 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 21,047 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 UVY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 UVY, 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 UVY registered?

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

Is AJ05 UVY safe to buy?

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