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AJ55 SFV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,713 mi
Last recorded75,713 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 SFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 75,713 miles

head lights faded

Pass 23 Jun 2025 71,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged and repeater lens damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 67,899 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside, Offside (DOT 2014) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front, Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 67,899 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside, Offside (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside, Offside (DOT 2014) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front, Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 66,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 66,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 65,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 65,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 62,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 62,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 60,962 miles

Nearside Front inner wing/undertray insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2017 58,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 Jun 2016 56,495 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 52,686 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 49,584 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 46,062 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 43,779 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 40,131 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 33,845 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 33,845 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 28,412 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 28,412 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 SFV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SFV, 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 SFV registered?

AJ55 SFV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is AJ55 SFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 SFV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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