2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AJ05 VMA
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 173,835 miles. MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,835 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AJ05 VMA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/04/2025
- 173,835 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AJ05 VMA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (AJ05 VMA) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.3 (a))”; “Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle BOOT LID (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
AJ05 VMA Mileage History
- 15/03/2022130,880 mi
- 05/04/2022131,925 mi+1,045 mi
- 03/04/2023148,490 mi+16,565 mi
- 18/04/2024165,017 mi+16,527 mi
- 02/04/2025173,835 mi+8,818 mi
Average of roughly 14,087 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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