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AJ05 AXT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

153,457 mi
Last recorded153,457 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 AXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 153,457 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 147,423 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 139,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing control arm bushing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 132,618 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 125,036 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 119,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 115,744 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 107,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 99,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 91,071 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 91,002 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working MIRROR MOUNTED (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 82,781 miles

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

Pass 7 Apr 2015 75,953 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 68,338 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 60,427 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 54,103 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 46,560 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 46,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2010 39,540 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 32,753 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2008 26,012 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 AXT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AXT, 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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What year was AJ05 AXT registered?

AJ05 AXT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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