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AJ05 XWZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

76,570 mi
Last recorded76,570 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 76,570 miles

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

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2025 75,717 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 74,967 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 74,356 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 73,395 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 72,019 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 71,361 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 70,482 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 69,400 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 67,482 miles

engine light is on

Fail 27 Jun 2017 67,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine light is on

Pass 10 Jun 2016 64,797 miles

Nearside Rear cracking to tyre

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 63,639 miles

both headlights deteriorated

o/s/r brake slighty binding

Pass 11 Jun 2014 59,587 miles

both headlights slighty deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2013 56,121 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 52,364 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 45,443 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 39,259 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 33,781 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 27,430 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 XWZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 XWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ05 XWZ registered?

AJ05 XWZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 July 2005.

Is AJ05 XWZ safe to buy?

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