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AJ05 AVZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

138,566 mi
Last recorded138,566 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 AVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 138,566 miles

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

Engine management warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn bald on edge almost reaching cords

Offside Rear tyre worn bald on edge almost reaching cords

Fail 27 Jan 2026 138,564 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Engine management warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn bald on edge almost reaching cords

Offside Rear tyre worn bald on edge almost reaching cords

Pass 28 Jan 2025 122,413 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

extensive welded repairs

Fail 23 Jan 2025 122,364 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and a post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

eml light on

extensive welded repairs

Pass 29 Jan 2024 113,884 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Worn/split but not resulting in excessive movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe swollen/covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Worn/split but not resulting in excessive movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 113,875 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer cill corroded and holed from front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer cill corroded/holed front front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Heat shield at backbox insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Worn/split but not resulting in excessive movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe swollen/covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Worn/split but not resulting in excessive movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 109,485 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 105,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 105,818 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 102,918 miles

chip windscreen zone ( A)

Fail 7 Jan 2021 102,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

chip windscreen zone ( A)

Pass 10 Jan 2020 99,958 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 99,949 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 97,014 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 93,627 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 90,976 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 88,242 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 6 Jan 2016 88,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 9 Jan 2015 84,876 miles

Both rear springs slightly corroded

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 81,741 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 81,741 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 78,304 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 74,532 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 70,710 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 70,191 miles

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

small stone chip at offside of windscreen

Pass 10 May 2010 70,191 miles

small stone chip at offside of windscreen

Pass 20 May 2009 61,542 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2008 50,232 miles

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

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

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 AVZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AVZ, 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 AVZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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