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AJ55 LKZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,947 mi
Last recorded100,947 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 LKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 100,947 miles

n/s and o/s front sills slightly corroded not in prescibed area.

Pass 12 Jan 2024 96,655 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 90,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 81,269 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 68,382 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 61,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 61,757 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Handbrake requirements only just met(16%). It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 3 Mar 2018 59,557 miles

Inner near side front / off side front brake dust cover plate corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

near side rear / off side rear brake dust cover plate corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2018 59,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner near side front / off side front brake dust cover plate corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

near side rear / off side rear brake dust cover plate corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2017 56,955 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 56,955 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 54,010 miles

Nearside Rear Has a child seat fitted.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Wheel is slightly binding.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 51,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 46,947 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 43,200 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 41,172 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2011 37,748 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 37,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 35,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 32,888 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 32,888 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 LKZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ55 LKZ registered?

AJ55 LKZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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