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AJ05 ZDA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,879 mi
Last recorded106,879 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 ZDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 106,879 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 95,620 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 78,223 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 72,646 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 68,382 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 62,992 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 62,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front lower arm bush worn ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 53,373 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 43,444 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 43,443 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 37,077 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 35,448 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside front tyre wear inner tread

Pass 24 Jun 2015 33,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 30,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 27,936 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 25,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2011 23,320 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 20,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 17,888 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 16,306 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 ZDA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZDA, 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 ZDA registered?

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

Is AJ05 ZDA safe to buy?

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