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AJ05 YVX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,603 mi
Last recorded91,603 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 91,603 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 91,603 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 84,193 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 76,874 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 67,917 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 67,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 65,171 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE NEW FRONT DISKS WITH NEW PADS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin PADS LOW ADVISE NEW FRONT DISKS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 65,171 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2020 60,534 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 60,534 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 55,035 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 51,665 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 47,162 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 44,470 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 42,077 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 42,077 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 40,179 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 39,025 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 37,957 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 36,627 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 35,194 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR DISC CORRODED TO REDUCE BRAKING SURFACE AREA TO APPROX 40%

Pass 3 Aug 2009 33,653 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 27,429 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 27,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 YVX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc 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 YVX, 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 YVX registered?

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

Is AJ05 YVX safe to buy?

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