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AJ05 ZKV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,486 mi
Last recorded157,486 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 157,486 miles

battery not fixed properly.

rear glasses tinted

Head lights lenses not clear

N/S front and rear corners have dents

O/S Suspension arm pin or bush worn

Rear wiper missing

Reverse light not operative

Fail 11 Dec 2025 157,486 miles

Reverse light not operative

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

battery not fixed properly.

rear glasses tinted

Head lights lenses not clear

N/S front and rear corners have dents

O/S Suspension arm pin or bush worn

Rear wiper missing

Pass 11 Dec 2024 151,463 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Offside & Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 151,463 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Offside & Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 145,275 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 138,794 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 131,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 125,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 125,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 117,891 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 117,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2018 110,721 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 110,721 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 105,112 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 105,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 97,645 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 90,578 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 90,578 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 82,685 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 76,746 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 69,242 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 69,242 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 62,252 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 26 Jun 2010 50,014 miles

both front tyres cut out on inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2009 42,112 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 34,353 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 ZKV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZKV, 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 ZKV registered?

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

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