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AJ05 VLZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

152,850 mi
Last recorded152,850 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 VLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 152,850 miles

Engine mount slight worn

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

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

Various underside corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2024 144,430 miles

Engine mount slight worn

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

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

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

Various underside corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2024 144,423 miles

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

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

Engine mount slight worn

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

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

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

Various underside corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2023 125,372 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 116,238 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 116,238 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 113,152 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 110,158 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 110,158 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 103,869 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 94,518 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 85,352 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 75,397 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 66,451 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 57,935 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 47,977 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 47,977 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 37,982 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 26,012 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 15,534 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 7,294 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 VLZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 VLZ, 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 VLZ registered?

AJ05 VLZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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