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AJ55 ENR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

219,210 mi
Last recorded219,210 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 ENR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 219,210 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s and o/s advise replacements (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated advise replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s bottom arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 210,588 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s and o/s advise replacements (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s ands o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush worn advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear bottom arm bushes worn advise replacements (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 197,508 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 186,925 miles

Lower undersealed

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 177,925 miles

Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 170,895 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 160,963 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 150,117 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 134,210 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 120,158 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 105,840 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 91,044 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 81,473 miles

front wiper blades smearing but ok for mot

Fail 15 Jun 2013 81,473 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front wiper blades smearing but ok for mot

Pass 15 Jun 2012 66,626 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 66,626 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 53,563 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 47,266 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 36,751 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 36,748 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside and nearside rear tyres are slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2008 26,137 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 ENR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ENR, 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 ENR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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