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AJ55 LGF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

100,562 mi
Last recorded100,562 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 LGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 100,562 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 100,562 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 98,605 miles

Reversing lamp not working

Fail 3 Apr 2025 98,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 29 Jun 2022 98,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Reversing lamp inoperative

Fail 28 Jun 2022 98,601 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 11 Jun 2021 97,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Reversing lamp not working

Fail 11 Jun 2021 97,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Reversing lamp not working

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 92,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake travel high

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 4 Jun 2020 92,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake travel high

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 31 May 2019 87,109 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2019 87,109 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 80,478 miles

front tyres wearing low

headlight beam images poor

Fail 30 May 2018 80,448 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

front tyres wearing low

headlight beam images poor

Pass 1 Jun 2017 72,557 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 66,445 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 59,807 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 54,460 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 54,457 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 51,249 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 43,420 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 35,943 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 35,594 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 35,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 30,551 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 24,479 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 LGF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LGF, 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 LGF registered?

AJ55 LGF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is AJ55 LGF safe to buy?

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