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AJ55 XPV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

90,069 mi
Last recorded90,069 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 XPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 90,069 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 87,899 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 87,244 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 87,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 86,257 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 85,738 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE BACK PLATES HOLED AND CORRODED AND CATCHING DISCS

Pass 6 Mar 2020 84,154 miles

Nearside Rear Back plate corroded.

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 84,154 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Lower arm is bent. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Back plate corroded.

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 75,590 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

parking brake recording minimum 16%

Pass 7 Mar 2018 67,925 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

parking brake minimum 16%

Pass 8 Mar 2017 59,019 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 54,469 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 54,455 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 49,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 43,967 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 38,208 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Jan 2013 38,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Dec 2011 33,818 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 29,112 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 29,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 25,364 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 19,996 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 23 Dec 2008 19,996 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

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 XPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 XPV, 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 XPV registered?

AJ55 XPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is AJ55 XPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 XPV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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