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AO05 JXX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

141,452 mi
Last recorded141,452 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 JXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 141,452 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 131,825 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 131,825 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 123,657 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 116,905 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 116,899 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 112,938 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 112,931 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2020 106,619 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear passenger door stiff to open

Fail 23 Jul 2020 106,595 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear passenger door stiff to open

Pass 30 Jul 2019 102,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 98,739 miles

Rear BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION N/S CALIPER ?

Fail 30 Jul 2018 98,731 miles

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

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

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

Rear BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION N/S CALIPER ?

Pass 30 Jun 2017 93,416 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 86,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 78,120 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 3 Jul 2014 69,955 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 61,059 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 56,748 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 53,117 miles

Engine management light is on

Nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit and is lumpy

Pass 14 Jun 2010 48,025 miles

Both front tyres are low on tread only 2.5mm remaining

Pass 20 Jun 2009 43,521 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 31,908 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

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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AO05 JXX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 AO05 JXX, 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

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What year was AO05 JXX registered?

AO05 JXX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AO05 JXX safe to buy?

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