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AJ05 AXR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,426 mi
Last recorded34,426 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 AXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 34,426 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 31,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 14 Feb 2023 23,302 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 23,004 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edges

Fail 8 Oct 2019 22,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edges

Pass 5 Oct 2018 20,185 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 17,378 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 14,986 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 14,986 miles

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

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

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)

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

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 12,277 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 8,525 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 2,867 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 51,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2011 45,140 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 45,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 39,644 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 32,416 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 24,977 miles

advise front pads low

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 AXR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AXR, 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 AXR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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