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AJ05 ZHU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,426 mi
Last recorded72,426 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 ZHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 72,426 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 71,858 miles

Heavy surface corrosion all suspension components

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi section in poor condition / slight leak (borderline)

Fail 11 Sep 2024 71,858 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heavy surface corrosion all suspension components

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight binding n/s/r brake

exhaust flexi section in poor condition / slight leak (borderline)

Pass 14 Sep 2023 71,379 miles

Nearside Rear brake has a slight bind when turned by hand

Fail 14 Sep 2023 71,379 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear brake has a slight bind when turned by hand

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 67,081 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 67,081 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 62,348 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 62,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 58,704 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 56,749 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 55,180 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 55,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 53,178 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 51,571 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 48,686 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 45,378 miles

nearside front tyrewalls perrished

Pass 5 Sep 2013 41,924 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 37,141 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 34,066 miles

ESP light on.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre has run flat.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 34,066 miles

ESP light on.

Offside front tyre has run flat.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 31,188 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 27,350 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 22,995 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 ZHU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZHU, 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 ZHU registered?

AJ05 ZHU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 July 2005.

Is AJ05 ZHU safe to buy?

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