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AJ05 XVZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

48,464 mi
Last recorded48,464 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 XVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 48,464 miles

Nearside Front Grill missing

Nearside Front Outer CV boot is moist but holding

Pass 21 Jul 2025 47,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot has a misting of grease but holding.

Pass 2 Jul 2024 46,963 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot not split but evidence of grease leaking out.

Pass 26 Jul 2023 46,458 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 45,787 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 45,044 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 44,504 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 43,800 miles

Nearside Front C.V Boot starting too leak

Pass 31 Jul 2018 42,602 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 41,679 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 40,227 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 39,217 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 37,843 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 35,855 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 35,854 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 32,969 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 29,739 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 25,966 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 22,543 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 19,363 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 XVZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 XVZ, 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 XVZ registered?

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

Is AJ05 XVZ safe to buy?

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