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AJ55 XCS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

122,024 mi
Last recorded122,024 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 XCS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 122,024 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 121,145 miles

Front Flexi deterioated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 119,115 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 119,115 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever high travel

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 116,060 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 112,782 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 110,174 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 110,174 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 108,113 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 102,201 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 102,201 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 95,034 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 88,410 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 80,803 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 73,265 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 73,265 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 66,247 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 60,219 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 60,211 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 54,088 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 41,271 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear light unit damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2010 34,280 miles

n/s/f tyre near limit

Pass 23 Jan 2009 26,701 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 XCS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc 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 XCS, 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 XCS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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