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AJ55 CXS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

137,626 mi
Last recorded137,626 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 CXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 137,626 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 135,389 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2024 135,389 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2023 129,042 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 May 2023 129,025 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 115,398 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 115,362 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced NO CLEAR IMAGE (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SILL FRONT TO REAR (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2021 103,030 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 94,807 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 79,775 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 75,990 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 72,821 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 69,318 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 69,317 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 63,267 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 56,209 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 49,079 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 42,090 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 31,645 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 23,533 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 19,702 miles

engine management fault light on.

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 CXS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CXS, 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 CXS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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