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AJ05 OYX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,385 mi
Last recorded98,385 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 OYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 98,385 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 96,046 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 95,900 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 92,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 89,075 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2023 89,069 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 86,287 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 86,287 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 80,010 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 78,888 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 73,950 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 68,521 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 68,522 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement hand brake lever on calliper seized (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 63,368 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 59,733 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 56,510 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 52,542 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 47,335 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 42,807 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 42,807 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 37,444 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished on outer side wall.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 32,482 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 27,784 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 22,372 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 OYX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 OYX, 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 OYX registered?

AJ05 OYX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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