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AJ55 TXD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,456 mi
Last recorded87,456 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 TXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 87,456 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 81,595 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 74,768 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 74,468 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 69,470 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 63,866 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 59,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 59,806 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 56,940 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 56,940 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 53,370 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 50,375 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 50,371 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 47,118 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 44,982 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 41,572 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 40,858 miles

front wiper blades smearing but ok for mot

Fail 20 Dec 2013 40,858 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

front wiper blades smearing but ok for mot

n/s/r wheel has slight brake bind but ok for mot

Pass 21 Dec 2012 38,638 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 38,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 34,998 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 25,888 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 19,581 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 TXD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 TXD, 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 TXD registered?

AJ55 TXD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is AJ55 TXD safe to buy?

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