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AJ05 AOX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

232,818 mi
Last recorded232,818 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 AOX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2026 232,818 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 231,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 230,053 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 228,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 226,518 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 224,806 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 224,405 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 224,404 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2019 214,005 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge and perished

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 Aug 2018 194,434 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 175,211 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 175,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 154,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and out of shape inner shoulder advise attention (4.1.E.1)

both front brakes sticking slightly

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 154,219 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and out of shape inner shoulder advise attention (4.1.E.1)

both front brakes sticking slightly

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 135,409 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 135,409 miles

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 135,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front both sides brakes binding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/out of shape inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/out of shape inner edge (4.1.E.1)

oil level on minimum/service due?

Pass 18 Aug 2014 115,160 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 115,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 94,940 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 75,941 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 75,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 56,451 miles

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

Front Discs Are Slightly Lipped

Fail 27 Aug 2011 56,276 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Discs Are Slightly Lipped

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2010 39,641 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 34,275 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 26,709 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 AOX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AOX, 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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AJ05 AOX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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