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AJ55 LLM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

199,578 mi
Last recorded199,578 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 LLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 199,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 181,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 169,296 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 169,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 159,009 miles

both outer sills corroded-both sides outer cv boots deteriated-

Pass 25 Aug 2021 147,332 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 147,325 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 137,677 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 130,140 miles

rear brake pads wearing low, n/s/f antiroll bar link boot slight perished

Pass 9 Aug 2018 120,140 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 120,140 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 112,283 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 107,825 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 100,249 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 100,249 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 95,049 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 87,932 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 87,932 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 76,668 miles

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

both front brake back plates corroded/falling apart

both front brake discs slighty worn

both front wiper blades detetiorated

both rear brake discs badly worn

rear brake pads wearing very thin

Fail 15 Dec 2012 76,668 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake back plates corroded/falling apart

both front brake discs slighty worn

both front wiper blades detetiorated

both rear brake discs badly worn

rear brake pads wearing very thin

Pass 15 Dec 2011 65,912 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 65,912 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 49,501 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Dec 2009 35,411 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 26,415 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 LLM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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