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DU05 AJY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

100,787 mi
Last recorded100,787 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 AJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 100,787 miles

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 13 Nov 2024 97,296 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 92,835 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 89,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 85,326 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 85,323 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 73,892 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 64,643 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 64,643 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated cv boot. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 64,233 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 54,386 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 38,684 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 36,483 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Parking brake will soon need attention

Fail 24 Feb 2016 36,483 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front tyres perishing

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

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

Parking brake will soon need attention

Pass 16 Feb 2015 35,372 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 33,355 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 30,073 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 26,735 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 Feb 2011 22,821 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 19,026 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 15,656 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 15,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 11,969 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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DU05 AJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DU05 AJY, 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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DU05 AJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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The MOT history for DU05 AJY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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