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AJ05 LZB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

71,145 mi
Last recorded71,145 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 LZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 71,145 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 71,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 64,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective requires polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective requires polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 54,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2024 54,196 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 51,546 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 51,526 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 51,490 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2020 51,490 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 50,771 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 50,771 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 49,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 47,896 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 45,925 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 45,056 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 45,056 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 43,310 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 41,490 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 39,706 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 38,219 miles

Both rear back plate/stone guards heavily corroded.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 36,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wipers streaky

Pass 7 May 2009 32,132 miles

small cracks in tread on offside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2008 27,459 miles

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

small hole in offside rear tyre wall

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 LZB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 LZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ05 LZB registered?

AJ05 LZB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 June 2005.

Is AJ05 LZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 LZB shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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