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AJ05 AWN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

189,974 mi
Last recorded189,974 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 AWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 189,974 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension components are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 182,264 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front sill corroded

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

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

underside has some corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2024 176,690 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 176,685 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 167,000 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 151,513 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 147,810 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre near outer edge of tread and tread wearing low.

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 147,768 miles

Central Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills both sides of car (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop links both sides of car (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nail in offside rear tyre near outer edge of tread and tread wearing low.

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 144,006 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 144,003 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer driveshaft boot inner clip broken and insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2018 140,497 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F ,N/S/F, & O/S/R WORN ON INNER EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 140,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F ,N/S/F, & O/S/R WORN ON INNER EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 136,368 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65VR15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 131,474 miles

both headlight beams poor

Pass 16 Jun 2015 127,469 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 121,052 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 107,005 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 94,279 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 78,327 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s inner cv joint split

Pass 17 May 2010 61,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 44,767 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 44,767 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 38,171 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 AWN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AWN, 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 AWN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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