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AJ05 MHA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,553 mi
Last recorded142,553 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 142,553 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Button missing (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 135,296 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 135,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 121,676 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 121,676 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 119,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 119,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 108,739 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 100,099 miles

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

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

Nearside door mirror casing damaged

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 100,099 miles

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

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

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

Nearside door mirror casing damaged

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2020 95,301 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 89,160 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Jan 2019 89,160 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Jan 2018 81,664 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 76,928 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 72,101 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 72,100 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 67,295 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

service light on.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 67,295 miles

Nail in rear tyre

service light on.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 61,108 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 61,108 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 54,152 miles

brake sensor disconnected

Fail 27 Apr 2012 49,848 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 49,848 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 40,940 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 34,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 25,314 miles

All wiper blades smear.

Corrosion at Rear Discs.

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

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 MHA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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