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AJ05 AWA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

115,391 mi
Last recorded115,391 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 AWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 115,391 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 111,229 miles

undershields loose

Fail 2 Apr 2024 111,225 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

undershields loose

Pass 23 Feb 2023 106,712 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 106,708 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 103,193 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 103,185 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 97,486 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 92,699 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 92,693 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 85,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 85,050 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 80,857 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 80,857 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage door moulding (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 73,376 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 73,376 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 67,747 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded at it's base (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 67,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded at it's base (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 65,401 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 59,408 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract.

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 50,543 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 50,543 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 41,833 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 41,833 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 35,322 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 31,804 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 27,320 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 27,316 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 22,763 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 AWA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 AWA, 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 AWA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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