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AJ55 OCK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,511 mi
Last recorded128,511 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 OCK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 128,511 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust clamp corroded and broken

Fail 22 Jan 2026 128,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust clamp corroded and broken

Pass 6 Feb 2025 118,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 109,421 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on edge and starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 102,469 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jan 2022 90,521 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn/wearing on inner edge very close to legal limit strongly recommend replacement

Offside Front tyre worn/wearing inner edge very close to legal limit strongly recommend replacement

Fail 12 Jan 2022 90,486 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn/wearing on inner edge very close to legal limit strongly recommend replacement

Offside Front tyre worn/wearing inner edge very close to legal limit strongly recommend replacement

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 80,272 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 80,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 72,468 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 72,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm , inner edge badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 62,686 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 58,751 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2018 58,750 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2017 52,900 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 52,900 miles

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

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.4.A.2e)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 52,732 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 52,732 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 52,207 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 47,655 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 47,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 44,009 miles

sidewalls on both rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Oct 2011 39,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 39,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2010 34,274 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 29,227 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 24,079 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 OCK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OCK, 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 OCK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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