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AJ55 AKG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,453 mi
Last recorded116,453 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 AKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2025 116,453 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML AND APC LIGHT (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror glass (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury reverse lamp lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bot lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 v 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Front strut top bearing slightly worn

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 106,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 94,315 miles

Front Coil spring corroded osf and nsf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osf and nsf,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 94,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded osf and nsf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osf and nsf,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front coolant below minimum,(water)advise

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 82,411 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f has small split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r all arms bushes worn and cracked (no excessive movement) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/r perishing and cracking (no cords showing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear and o/s/r under carriage corroded (not excessive at the time of test)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 82,285 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f has small split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r all arms bushes worn and cracked (no excessive movement) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/r perishing and cracking (no cords showing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear and o/s/r under carriage corroded (not excessive at the time of test)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 67,101 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2021 67,101 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 60,197 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 55,875 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 54,380 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 53,083 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 53,083 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 52,433 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 51,438 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 49,909 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 48,013 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 46,687 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 45,256 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 43,705 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 41,444 miles

front tyre wear

Pass 27 Oct 2008 34,363 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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AJ55 AKG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AJ55 AKG, 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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AJ55 AKG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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