CarVerify

Free Car Check

AJ05 ZNH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,607 mi
Last recorded63,607 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 63,607 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 61,799 miles

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2023 60,045 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s/f headlamp damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2023 60,043 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s/f headlamp damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2022 56,671 miles

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))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 54,803 miles

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-65-15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s/f lamp deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2020 53,575 miles

4 x tyres deteriorated- 195 65 15

n/s/f headlamp deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2019 52,786 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 52,782 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 50,949 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2017 45,981 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 45,981 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 45,898 miles

Horn is a gong (1.6.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 44,364 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 43,349 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 41,609 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 41,609 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 39,054 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 39,054 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 35,093 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 31,877 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 31,877 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 28,704 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 28,704 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2009 25,676 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2009 25,676 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 22,330 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 22,330 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
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AJ05 ZNH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZNH, 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

How do I check the history of AJ05 ZNH?

You can check the full history of AJ05 ZNH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AJ05 ZNH registered?

AJ05 ZNH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is AJ05 ZNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 ZNH shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ05 ZNH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AJ05 ZNH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.