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AJ05 XXF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

63,683 mi
Last recorded63,683 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 XXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 63,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2024 55,738 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 55,738 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 48,342 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 42,341 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 40,050 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 38,268 miles

Under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 21 Sep 2019 36,300 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 34,917 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 33,875 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 31,918 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread

Engine cover and under tray fitted obstruct view

Pass 26 Sep 2015 30,467 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 29,286 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 28,033 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 27,283 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 25,176 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 23,824 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 22,016 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 20,186 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 XXF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 XXF, 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 XXF registered?

AJ05 XXF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 July 2005.

Is AJ05 XXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 XXF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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