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AJ55 DBX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,806 mi
Last recorded84,806 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 DBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 84,806 miles

Flexi pipe deteriorated

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 84,797 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 84,788 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 84,788 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsr osr (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2020 84,551 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 84,214 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 84,013 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 81,918 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 78,572 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 75,198 miles

ESP light on dash

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

o/s/f backilg plate corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 65,596 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 59,778 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 53,192 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 44,799 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 35,325 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 DBX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DBX, 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 AJ55 DBX registered?

AJ55 DBX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 November 2005.

Is AJ55 DBX safe to buy?

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