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AJ55 EUM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

167,091 mi
Last recorded167,091 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 EUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2026 167,091 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 150,379 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s+n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 150,379 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s+n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 133,441 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 133,441 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 112,138 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s+n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 98,246 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 94,410 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

headlamp lenses faded

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 May 2019 86,299 miles

engine cover fitted

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

headlamp lenses faded slightly affecting beam image

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 May 2018 81,637 miles

headlamp lenses faded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 74,274 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 66,196 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 59,998 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 59,998 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 52,801 miles

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

both front tyres has old age cracks

eml light on

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 17 Jan 2014 52,801 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front tyres has old age cracks

eml light on

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2012 44,102 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 9 Nov 2011 39,053 miles

air bag light on

Pass 27 Oct 2010 32,560 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 22,066 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 16,042 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 EUM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EUM, 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 EUM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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