CarVerify

Free Car Check

AJ05 XXN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,275 mi
Last recorded129,275 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 129,275 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 124,408 miles

Gearbox oil seal leaking

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 117,340 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 110,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 103,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 93,516 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 93,516 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front brake discs worn pads appear ok

Pass 25 Jun 2015 88,965 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 88,965 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front exhaust hanger slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2014 82,343 miles

001 parking brake your vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency

Pass 20 Jun 2013 76,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 68,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2011 59,892 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 53,370 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 45,746 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 33,950 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
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AJ05 XXN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XXN, 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

How do I check the history of AJ05 XXN?

You can check the full history of AJ05 XXN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AJ05 XXN registered?

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

Is AJ05 XXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 XXN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ05 XXN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AJ05 XXN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.