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AJ55 UAN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,396 mi
Last recorded133,396 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 UAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 133,396 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 128,979 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 128,979 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 127,119 miles

Engine malfunction indicator lamp on

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 114,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn close to limit & bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2021 101,640 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 101,640 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 89,124 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 84,807 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 82,438 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 78,213 miles

ESP warning light on

SERVICE NOW warning

Pass 9 Dec 2016 77,281 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 75,334 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 72,573 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 70,848 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 70,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 66,190 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 59,680 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 57,462 miles

offside rear tyre inner edge cracking/splitting

Fail 10 Jun 2009 57,462 miles

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

offside rear tyre inner edge cracking/splitting

Pass 4 Dec 2008 56,151 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 UAN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UAN, 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 UAN registered?

AJ55 UAN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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