AJ55LFZ - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
MOT: ValidGB
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Vehicle Overview
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 28 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
28
Passed Tests
17
Failed Tests
11
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 20 October 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 173,797 mi
Expires: 19 October 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
Passed - 09 January 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 171,493 mi
Expires: 08 January 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Unable to assess welding repairs to both outer sills due to being covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- Advisory Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs badly corroded but pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres getting low 195/65 R15 88H (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Failed - 08 January 2025 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 171,493 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65 R15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65 R15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Across rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Unable to assess welding repairs to both outer sills due to being covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- Advisory Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs badly corroded but pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres getting low 195/65 R15 88H (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Failed - 28 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 171,477 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Major Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 02 November 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 167,091 mi
Expires: 01 November 2024
Failed - 09 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 167,057 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Major Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 28 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 164,827 mi
Expires: 01 November 2023
Failed - 28 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 164,826 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Passed - 02 November 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 163,187 mi
Expires: 01 November 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 02 November 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 163,187 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 13 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 163,151 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front lower door pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Major Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Major Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory coated brake pipes have signs of corrosion ?
- Advisory fuel filter housing corroded/damp?
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory corrosion underneath
- Advisory covers fitted obstructing view
Passed - 20 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 159,288 mi
Expires: 19 October 2021
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose
- Advisory coated brake pipes have signs of corrosion
- Advisory corrosion underneath
- Advisory both outer sill corroded
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 24 October 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 153,710 mi
Expires: 22 November 2020
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked but not seriously affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory service light on
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory coated brake pipes have signs of corrosion
- Advisory corrosion underneath
- Advisory nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Failed - 17 October 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 153,639 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked but not seriously affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory service light on
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory coated brake pipes have signs of corrosion
- Advisory corrosion underneath
- Advisory nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 23 November 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 146,787 mi
Expires: 22 November 2019
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Nail in tyre
- Advisory brake pad warning wire not connected
- Advisory Nearside Rear damper dust cove insecure
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to connector on near side rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory service light on
Passed - 13 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 138,031 mi
Expires: 17 November 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Advisory Front number plate cracked
- Advisory Rear both rear tyres cracked
- Advisory service light on dash
- Advisory Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Failed - 13 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 138,031 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Advisory Front number plate cracked
- Advisory Rear both rear tyres cracked
- Advisory service light on dash
- Advisory Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Passed - 14 November 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 129,693 mi
Expires: 17 November 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory covers fitted obstructing view
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Oil leak
- Advisory coated brake pipes have signs of corrosion
- Advisory both rear tyres slightly cracking/perished
- Advisory front number plate cracked
Passed - 09 November 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 119,830 mi
Expires: 17 November 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory front num plate cracked
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 10 November 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 107,743 mi
Expires: 17 November 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Failed - 10 November 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 107,743 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Passed - 18 November 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 98,019 mi
Expires: 17 November 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 31 October 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,910 mi
Expires: 03 November 2013
Failed - 31 October 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,908 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 04 November 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,277 mi
Expires: 03 November 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 01 November 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,260 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Major Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Major Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 18 May 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 55,538 mi
Expires: 17 May 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 20 April 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,123 mi
Expires: 19 April 2010
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for AJ55LFZ?
The MOT expires on 19 October 2026.
What is the tax status of AJ55LFZ?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 May 2026.
What are the specifications of AJ55LFZ?
This is a 2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 1390cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of AJ55LFZ?
This vehicle produces 168 g/km of CO2 emissions.