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BD05 AJX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

239,191 mi
Last recorded239,191 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 AJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2026 239,191 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2026 239,191 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 235,598 miles

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

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

handbrake just met requirements

Pass 7 Oct 2023
Pass 3 Oct 2022 213,966 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 213,743 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate Value Limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Small inner swivel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 203,958 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 203,958 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 191,666 miles

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 4 Oct 2019 178,741 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 159,213 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2017 147,888 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake back plate corroded

engine and under tray covers

Pass 5 Oct 2016 128,677 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 4 Oct 2016 128,669 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 15 Sep 2015 119,515 miles

Nearside Front wishbone has wear in front bush

Nearside handbrake effort low

Offside Front wishbone has wear in front bush

Pass 6 Sep 2014 109,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 101,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 94,156 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 85,850 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 78,604 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 64,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 64,673 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 58,595 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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BD05 AJX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel 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 BD05 AJX, 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 BD05 AJX registered?

BD05 AJX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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