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AJ05 XUY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,923 mi
Last recorded81,923 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 81,923 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 81,255 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 81,255 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2023 77,331 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 74,876 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 72,592 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 72,592 miles

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

Offside Front Additional braking device obviously defective back plate insecure (1.1.19 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 70,593 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 69,046 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 64,995 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 61,913 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 61,913 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 58,436 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 52,667 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 47,897 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 47,897 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 44,737 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 44,737 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 40,157 miles

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

osr brakes starting to bind

Pass 15 Jul 2011 37,435 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 37,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 33,166 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 28,789 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 23,457 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 XUY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ05 XUY registered?

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

Is AJ05 XUY safe to buy?

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