2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AJ05 LRY
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 84,348 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,348 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AJ05 LRY Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 84,348 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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AJ05 LRY Mileage History
- 28/04/200821,205 mi
- 14/04/200924,806 mi+3,601 mi
- 26/04/201028,151 mi+3,345 mi
- 16/04/201132,516 mi+4,365 mi
- 21/04/201235,952 mi+3,436 mi
- 22/03/201339,073 mi+3,121 mi
- 08/03/201448,714 mi+9,641 mi
- 08/03/201448,714 mi
- 14/03/201551,575 mi+2,861 mi
- 19/03/201654,040 mi+2,465 mi
- 18/03/201757,721 mi+3,681 mi
- 10/03/201860,314 mi+2,593 mi
- 09/03/201963,150 mi+2,836 mi
- 09/03/201963,150 mi
- 20/03/202066,252 mi+3,102 mi
- 10/03/202168,485 mi+2,233 mi
- 10/03/202168,485 mi
- 14/03/202272,464 mi+3,979 mi
- 28/02/202375,216 mi+2,752 mi
- 26/02/202477,493 mi+2,277 mi
- 06/01/202579,323 mi+1,830 mi
- 07/01/202684,348 mi+5,025 mi
Average of roughly 3,568 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
AJ05 LRY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (AJ05 LRY) between April 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt e”.
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