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AJ05 YVZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

77,116 mi
Last recorded77,116 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 77,116 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive water pump leaking on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (offside and nearside) front trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (offside and nearside) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 73,732 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 73,732 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 67,623 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 60,323 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 60,317 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible unit (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 59,266 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 59,266 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 58,417 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 58,415 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 57,576 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 55,637 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 55,636 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side little or no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 52,597 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 49,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 46,177 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 43,340 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 43,340 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 39,999 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 36,988 miles

o/s side repeater lens missing

Pass 2 Aug 2012 33,245 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge and deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2011 29,696 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 26,045 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 22,239 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 19,222 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 YVZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YVZ, 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 YVZ registered?

AJ05 YVZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is AJ05 YVZ safe to buy?

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