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AJ55 JXV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

223,437 mi
Last recorded223,437 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 JXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 223,437 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective sleeve corroded/loose + slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lamp corroded (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both mainly o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 210,804 miles

Front exhaust sleeve/clamps corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 200,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm - front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 200,071 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm - front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 187,189 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test large object from screen ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot fully see inner! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 178,611 miles

Both headlamps cloudy

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 173,043 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose but still retained

Pass 26 Sep 2020 167,798 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 152,762 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 133,144 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 105,994 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 99,149 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance DOOR MIRROR (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 93,741 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside front fog lamp cracked

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 88,137 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 83,429 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

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

Offside rear Tyre cracked and starting to split inbetween tread blocks

STRONG ADVICE: OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE , TREAD DEPTH BELOW 1.6mm ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 77,170 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 70,374 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 11 Nov 2011 70,374 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 12 Nov 2010 55,673 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 40,336 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 31,487 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 JXV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 JXV, 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 JXV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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