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AJ55 FYD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,277 mi
Last recorded136,277 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 FYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 136,277 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 132,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 2.5 mm plus bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 2.5 mm plus bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 132,546 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure spring is not mounted in top mount correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 2.5 mm plus bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 2.5 mm plus bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 129,478 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 123,357 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 111,289 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ALUMINIUM BUSHES PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 107,583 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER - REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 100,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2019 97,009 miles

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 97,003 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate insecure

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 90,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 83,051 miles

Engine/Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 83,051 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine/Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 71,130 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 71,127 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 64,674 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 60,829 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 57,082 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 51,750 miles

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 45,042 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 41,443 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 41,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 FYD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FYD, 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 FYD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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