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AJ05 VOA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

133,307 mi
Last recorded133,307 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 VOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 133,307 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 117,080 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 108,905 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 92,827 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 88,263 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 83,848 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 81,252 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 79,455 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 71,642 miles

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter slightly split

Pass 22 Jun 2017 63,251 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 63,251 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 55,824 miles

Offside Outer c.v boot slight split

engine and chassis trays fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2016 55,824 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer c.v boot slight split

engine and chassis trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 44,378 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)

crack to the n/s windscreen but out of the swept area

Fail 8 Jun 2015 44,378 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

crack to the n/s windscreen but out of the swept area

Pass 29 May 2014 31,367 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 21,757 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 20,636 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 18,462 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 16,346 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 13,223 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 11,048 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 VOA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VOA, 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 VOA registered?

AJ05 VOA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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