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AJ05 XXB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,208 mi
Last recorded67,208 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 XXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 67,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

SURFACE RUST/CORROSION UNDERNEATH VEHICLE ON COMPONENTS

Pass 11 Nov 2024 66,127 miles

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

surface rust/corrosion underneath vehicle on components

Pass 15 Nov 2023 64,718 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 64,718 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 63,305 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Nov 2022 63,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Nov 2021 62,102 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 61,443 miles

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface rust underneath vehicle

Pass 20 Jun 2019 59,726 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 59,724 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 57,629 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 57,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 55,195 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 53,300 miles

Offside headlamp lens slight deterioration

Pass 17 Jun 2015 51,319 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 49,130 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 46,081 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 43,904 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 41,049 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 37,562 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 34,133 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 28,411 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 XXB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XXB, 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 XXB registered?

AJ05 XXB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is AJ05 XXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 XXB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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