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AJ05 OAX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,556 mi
Last recorded109,556 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 OAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 109,556 miles

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2025 107,738 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 107,735 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2024 99,538 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 99,538 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 92,911 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 92,911 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 83,193 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 83,193 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 76,663 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 76,663 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 3 May 2019 68,642 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 65,469 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 65,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2017 63,161 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 60,298 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cracking

both front windscreen wipers deteriorating

Fail 24 May 2016 60,298 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cracking

both front windscreen wipers deteriorating

Pass 11 May 2015 56,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 54,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 13 May 2014 54,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 51,430 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 48,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2011 45,813 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 42,442 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2009 27,737 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 20,540 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 OAX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OAX, 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 OAX registered?

AJ05 OAX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is AJ05 OAX safe to buy?

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