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AJ55 KFK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

213,123 mi
Last recorded213,123 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 213,123 miles

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

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

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 29 Apr 2025 204,381 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 204,016 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 203,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 203,346 miles

Nearside Front anti rollbar link cover cracking

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 201,547 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 196,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.65mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 185,517 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 185,517 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 168,990 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 168,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 146,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc some corrosion to inner braking surface

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

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

Rear heat shield above exhaust loose

Fail 18 Jul 2017 146,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc some corrosion to inner braking surface

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

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

Rear heat shield above exhaust loose

Pass 8 Jul 2016 134,074 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 122,407 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 108,586 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 93,346 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 93,346 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 76,218 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 66,778 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2010 58,481 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 45,025 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 34,737 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 KFK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KFK, 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 KFK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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