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AJ55 XMZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,953 mi
Last recorded150,953 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 XMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 150,953 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 143,675 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 136,458 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 128,673 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 121,253 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 121,253 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 113,086 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 113,086 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2019 105,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened painted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened painted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front shock absorber outer casing corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2018 99,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened painted over corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened painted over corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 99,353 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened painted over corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened painted over corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 93,989 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 90,616 miles

Anti freeze level is low

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 87,717 miles

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

engine cover fitted Structural corrosion areas under vehicle is covered with paint.

under tray fitted engine cover fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2014 85,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

structural corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2014 85,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

structural corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2013 82,165 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 82,165 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 79,205 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 74,754 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 74,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 67,257 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 57,128 miles

slight cracks in offside and nearside lower suspension arm bushes

slight leak at exhaust centre joining sleeve

Pass 11 Dec 2008 45,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet stay securing clip broken

damage on offside rear tail light unit

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 XMZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ55 XMZ registered?

AJ55 XMZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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