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AJ55 VRW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

72,118 mi
Last recorded72,118 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VRW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 72,118 miles

n/s and o/s lower suspension arms rusty

rear sub frame very rusty

Fail 24 Jun 2026 72,109 miles

Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability torsion bar o/s rear (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s and o/s lower suspension arms rusty

rear sub frame very rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2025 67,045 miles

n/s and o/s front lower suspension arms rusty

rear axle and all suspension rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2024 65,718 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 65,712 miles

Braking system leaking Servo pipe split (1.1.3 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 62,881 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 60,332 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 60,332 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 57,930 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

deterioration in front brake discs backing plates

Pass 26 Nov 2020 56,379 miles

slight deterioration in front wishbone rear mounting bushes

slight deterioration in rear suspension subframe and suspension arms

Fail 25 Nov 2020 56,377 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

slight deterioration in front wishbone rear mounting bushes

slight deterioration in rear suspension subframe and suspension arms

Pass 20 Nov 2019 54,692 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 54,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 50,848 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 50,846 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 47,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

deterioration in both rear brake back plates

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2016 41,419 miles

slight deterioration in both sides rear brake disc backing plates.

Pass 11 Nov 2015 37,231 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 33,416 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 30,618 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 27,617 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2011 24,550 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 24,550 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

ADVISE NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

Pass 16 Dec 2010 21,649 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 19,742 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 17,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VRW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VRW, 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 VRW registered?

AJ55 VRW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is AJ55 VRW safe to buy?

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