MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,772 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Slight oil leak engine area
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Slight oil leak engine area
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pads metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
slight oil leak from engine area
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
EM light on
EM light on
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
AJ55 XWV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 XWV, 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
How do I check the history of AJ55 XWV?
You can check the full history of AJ55 XWV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was AJ55 XWV registered?
AJ55 XWV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 December 2005.
Is AJ55 XWV safe to buy?
The MOT history for AJ55 XWV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AJ55 XWV have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AJ55 XWV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.