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AJ05 ATF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,034 mi
Last recorded86,034 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 ATF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 86,034 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 73,375 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres very badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023

Both headlights becoming faded ,weak beam images.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Jun 2022 60,542 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 57,573 miles

Front Both front headlamps deteriorated, beam image pattern just about visible

Nearside Front Washer inoperative, sufficient fluid to screen from O/S/F washer

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm pin and bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 57,530 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer CV boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Both front headlamps deteriorated, beam image pattern just about visible

Nearside Front Washer inoperative, sufficient fluid to screen from O/S/F washer

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm pin and bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 53,587 miles

Front Both front headlamps glazed, projected beam pattern just about visible

Nearside Front Washer inoperative, sufficient fluid to screen from O/S/F washer

Offside Rear Inner Side light dim

Pass 30 Aug 2019 50,207 miles

Front Both headlamps glazed, beam image "Kick up" just about visible

Fail 28 Aug 2019 50,196 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Both headlamps glazed, beam image "Kick up" just about visible

Nearside Front Washer supply low

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Aug 2018 48,641 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 44,821 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Aug 2017 44,623 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 42,678 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Aug 2016 42,678 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2015 39,938 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 36,282 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 36,272 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 34,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 30,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Traction control light staying on

Pass 15 Aug 2011 28,175 miles

Traction control light staying on

Pass 2 Aug 2010 25,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jun 2009 21,982 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 21,982 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 17,552 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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AJ05 ATF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ05 ATF, 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 ATF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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