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AJ05 ZDS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,065 mi
Last recorded124,065 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 124,065 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 124,065 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 114,096 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 114,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both nearside and offside headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 105,582 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 100,990 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 100,988 miles

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 99,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre soft

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Sill slightly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 98,351 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Engine area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (Also perishing) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 98,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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 too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Engine area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (Also perishing) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 96,335 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 96,334 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 90,533 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 82,967 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 79,865 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 75,564 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 68,581 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 58,060 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 58,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

NSR HANDBRAKE LEVER ON CALIPER NOT FULLY RETURNING

OSF UNDERTRAY ADRIFT AND DAMAGED

Pass 23 Jul 2010 56,267 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 56,267 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 46,184 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 46,184 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 34,595 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 ZDS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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