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VBJ 86F

2005 Alfa Romeo Giulia

Grey Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,744 mi
Last recorded2,744 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Giulia52,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBJ 86F
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGiulia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 2,744 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 2,509 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 2,397 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 2,269 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 2,164 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 1,916 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

tyres perished

Pass 9 Jul 2019 1,724 miles

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

front metal brake pipes corroded

tyres perished

Fail 26 Jun 2019 1,691 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front metal brake pipes corroded

tyres perished

Pass 27 Jul 2018 1,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

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

all tyres perished

Pass 28 Jul 2017 1,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (7.1.2)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2016 1,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 456 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 96,341 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 96,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 96,175 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 95,844 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 90,907 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2010 90,907 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2009 89,802 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 88,799 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 88,778 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Giulia?

Based on 41,272 MOT tests across 7,093 vehicles.

86.3%
Pass Rate
6,606
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
7,093
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
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VBJ 86F is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Giulia in Grey with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo Giulia models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 52,437 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Giulia fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VBJ 86F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo Giulia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VBJ 86F registered?

VBJ 86F is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Giulia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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