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AJ55 LMX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

76,160 mi
Last recorded76,160 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 LMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 76,160 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 76,160 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 70,497 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 70,497 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 64,951 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 60,683 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 56,436 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 56,436 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 51,307 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 51,307 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 48,563 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Fail 1 Oct 2019 48,562 miles

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

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

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 10 Sep 2018 46,634 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 44,079 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Fail 27 Sep 2017 44,079 miles

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

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

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 4 Oct 2016 42,491 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 42,491 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 40,090 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 40,090 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 38,293 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 38,289 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 35,298 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 35,298 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 31,268 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 31,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 26,875 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 23,094 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 20,895 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 LMX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 LMX, 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 LMX registered?

AJ55 LMX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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