2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · BD05 AJX
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 May 2005. Recorded mileage 239,191 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 239,191 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD05 AJX Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/01/2026
- 239,191 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD05 AJX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (BD05 AJX) between October 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “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))”; “Tyre has ply or cords exposed Offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
BD05 AJX Mileage History
- 01/10/200858,595 mi
- 04/11/200964,673 mi+6,078 mi
- 04/11/200964,673 mi
- 11/10/201078,604 mi+13,931 mi
- 23/09/201185,850 mi+7,246 mi
- 17/09/201294,156 mi+8,306 mi
- 14/09/2013101,273 mi+7,117 mi
- 06/09/2014109,016 mi+7,743 mi
- 15/09/2015119,515 mi+10,499 mi
- 04/10/2016128,669 mi+9,154 mi
- 05/10/2016128,677 mi+8 mi
- 01/10/2017147,888 mi+19,211 mi
- 02/10/2018159,213 mi+11,325 mi
- 04/10/2019178,741 mi+19,528 mi
- 12/10/2020191,666 mi+12,925 mi
- 25/09/2021203,958 mi+12,292 mi
- 25/09/2021203,958 mi
- 29/09/2022213,743 mi+9,785 mi
- 03/10/2022213,966 mi+223 mi
- 03/10/2024235,598 mi+21,632 mi
- 18/01/2026239,191 mi+3,593 mi
- 18/01/2026239,191 mi
Average of roughly 10,440 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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