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AJ55 FPO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

128,323 mi
Last recorded128,323 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 128,323 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 128,323 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 124,150 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil Leak

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 124,148 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil Leak

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 116,236 miles

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

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 23 Jun 2023 116,236 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Jul 2022 110,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear shocker cover insecure

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched due to poor wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 15 Jul 2022 110,313 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear shocker cover insecure

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched due to poor wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Jun 2021 103,739 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 103,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2020 103,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 103,018 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 97,043 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 90,235 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 80,725 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 80,724 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 73,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Nov 2015 67,228 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 63,327 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 57,269 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 52,203 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 45,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 45,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 39,526 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 33,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 27,322 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 27,297 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 27,297 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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 FPO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FPO, 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 FPO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 November 2005.

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