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AJ55 FHB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,504 mi
Last recorded32,504 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 FHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 32,504 miles

Underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2024 31,719 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 31,277 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 30,710 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 29,990 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 29,337 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 28,783 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 28,783 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 27,636 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 26,276 miles

Central Front Under Tray Fitted

Nearside Front Inner Tyre Side Wall Cracking But Not Exposing Cords

Fail 23 Nov 2017 26,276 miles

Central Front Under Tray Fitted

Nearside Front Inner Tyre Side Wall Cracking But Not Exposing Cords

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 24,837 miles

Central Front Under tray Fitted

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad wearing low

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad wearing low

Fail 21 Nov 2016 24,837 miles

Central Front Under tray Fitted

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad wearing low

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad wearing low

Pass 26 Nov 2015 23,981 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 22,925 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 21,566 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 20,140 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 18,471 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 17,237 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 15,491 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 13,644 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 FHB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc 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 FHB, 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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What year was AJ55 FHB registered?

AJ55 FHB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is AJ55 FHB safe to buy?

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