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AJ05 XZX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,135 mi
Last recorded115,135 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 115,135 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 115,069 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 108,401 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 108,359 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 101,173 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2021 101,135 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 95,406 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 89,127 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 83,335 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 53,109 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 45,739 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 45,739 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 40,536 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 35,196 miles

Passenger side mirror repeater lens broken, light unit still operational.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 29,822 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 29,822 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 23,636 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 XZX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XZX, 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 XZX registered?

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

Is AJ05 XZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 XZX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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