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AJ55 ENW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

122,195 mi
Last recorded122,195 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 ENW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 122,195 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 121,845 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 112,399 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 111,305 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 107,069 miles

Nearside outer sill unable to inspect fully as plastic sill covers fitted

Offside outer sill not fully inspected as plastic out sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2022 107,021 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessive corrosion in several places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corrosion in two areas of mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn smooth advise changing asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer c v boot perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn smooth advise changing asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 100,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 May 2019 98,121 miles

both front lower arms (rear bushes ) part split

both rear tyres wearing uneven flat areas and slightly low -inner 3/4

emissions c o close to limit

front brake fluctuation 20%

n/s/r disc deteriated/poor pad contact

rear brake fluctuation 20%

Fail 7 May 2019 98,121 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp insecure n/s/f (4.1.1 (c))

both front lower arms (rear bushes ) part split

both rear tyres wearing uneven flat areas and slightly low -inner 3/4

emissions c o close to limit

front brake fluctuation 20%

n/s/r disc deteriated/poor pad contact

rear brake fluctuation 20%

Pass 1 Jun 2018 90,490 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front 20% (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear 15-20% (1.2.1 (e))

both rear tyres wearing slightly uneven -inner 3/4

n/s/r brake disc worn /deteriated slightly

Fail 1 Jun 2018 90,490 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f droplink b joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front 20% (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear 15-20% (1.2.1 (e))

both rear tyres wearing slightly uneven -inner 3/4

n/s/r brake disc worn /deteriated slightly

Fail 28 May 2018 90,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Strange result from this caliper whilst using the roller brake tester?

Pass 24 May 2017 80,087 miles

exhaust flex leaking from welds

suspension has been lowered

Fail 22 May 2017 80,087 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes *both* (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flex leaking from welds

suspension has been lowered

Pass 28 May 2016 74,130 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 74,130 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 71,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper blades smearing windscreen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2015 71,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper blades smearing windscreen.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2014 66,164 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 57,414 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 49,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2011 46,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2010 41,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 35,153 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 113,929 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 113,929 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,590 miles

front wiper blades poor

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 ENW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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