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AJ55 XBF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

132,936 mi
Last recorded132,936 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 XBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 132,936 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 132,936 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 128,031 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 125,119 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 115,207 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 105,269 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 93,830 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 82,156 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 72,480 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 68,466 miles

both headlamp lenses frosted

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

very slight bind at n/s/r brake and pad is wearing low

Fail 25 Oct 2017 68,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both headlamp lenses frosted

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

very slight bind at n/s/r brake and pad is wearing low

Pass 7 Nov 2016 63,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm with inner tread bald (4.1.E.1)

service due light is on

Fail 7 Nov 2016 63,553 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm with inner tread bald (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on both tread edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge of tread

service due light is on

Pass 9 Nov 2015 58,459 miles

headlight glasses frosting

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread

Pass 3 Nov 2014 51,572 miles

n/s/r tyre edge wear

Fail 3 Nov 2014 51,572 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread & edge wearing

Pass 25 Oct 2013 46,739 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 3.5mm

Pass 25 Oct 2012 42,406 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 38,270 miles

n/s outer cv gaitor has a pin hole

Pass 1 Nov 2010 33,640 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 29,966 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 29,966 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)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 23,780 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 XBF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 XBF, 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 XBF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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