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AJ55 YXX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,150 mi
Last recorded116,150 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 116,150 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front / offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 115,171 miles

Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 May 2024 113,329 miles

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2023 112,683 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

centre exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 20 May 2022 103,950 miles

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

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

front pipe centre exhaust and rear exhaust box blowing slightly.

Pass 11 May 2021 98,676 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 88,901 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 78,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs worn and slightly pitted

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 4 Dec 2015 74,906 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 74,898 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 71,099 miles

Both rear tyres have cracked sidewalls, but not showing any cords

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2013 67,196 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Dec 2012 58,074 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre sidwall perishing

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Dec 2011 48,865 miles

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 26 Nov 2010 44,045 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 44,045 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 41,340 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 34,080 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 YXX 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 88.9%.

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 YXX, 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 YXX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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