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AJ05 ZDK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

56,243 mi
Last recorded56,243 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 ZDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 56,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 54,988 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 53,755 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 52,657 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 50,964 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 48,448 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 47,111 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 47,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 46,232 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 45,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 44,845 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 43,469 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 42,441 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre aged

Fail 11 Aug 2015 42,441 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre aged

Pass 12 Aug 2014 41,253 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 39,994 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 39,994 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 38,950 miles

nearside rear tyre aged

Pass 17 Aug 2011 36,659 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 36,653 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 33,779 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 30,966 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 28,000 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 ZDK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 ZDK, 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 ZDK registered?

AJ05 ZDK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 August 2005.

Is AJ05 ZDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 ZDK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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