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AJ05 OTW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,445 mi
Last recorded79,445 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 OTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 79,445 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NS and OS rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 72,984 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 67,294 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 67,294 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 59,095 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 59,002 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 57,113 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 53,416 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 53,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter loose

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 53,346 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 47,719 miles

N/S/F outer CV gaiter loose

Pass 1 Apr 2014 43,343 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 40,078 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 40,078 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 38,709 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 38,709 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 33,647 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 30,508 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 26,411 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 26,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2008 25,061 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 OTW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OTW, 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 OTW registered?

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

Is AJ05 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 OTW shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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