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AJ05 VKG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,941 mi
Last recorded147,941 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 VKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 147,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 147,941 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 142,919 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 137,823 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 133,784 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 133,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 129,017 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 129,017 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 123,016 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2020 117,711 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 117,711 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 112,284 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear not tested

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 112,281 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f and o/s/f (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))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear not tested

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 107,467 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 102,956 miles

handbrake light on dash staying on

Pass 2 Jun 2015 97,563 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2015 97,563 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 93,664 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 93,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear wheel binding

Pass 27 Jun 2013 90,055 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 79,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 79,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 69,337 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 57,097 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 47,279 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 37,427 miles

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

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 VKG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VKG, 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 VKG registered?

AJ05 VKG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 July 2005.

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