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AD55 CJZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,725 mi
Last recorded115,725 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 CJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 115,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 115,725 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 106,450 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 106,450 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 96,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Reversing lamp inoperative

Fail 5 Mar 2019 96,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 83,906 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 77,173 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer lamp condensation(seal burst)

exhaust flexi split and slight leak

slight whine at belt area

Fail 31 Jan 2017 77,173 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Outer lamp condensation(seal burst)

exhaust flexi split and slight leak

slight whine at belt area

Pass 6 Feb 2016 71,935 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2015 64,806 miles

bonnet safety catch sticking

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides rear brakes gripping slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2014 58,501 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres are perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 24 Jan 2013 55,326 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 55,326 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 49,180 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 49,180 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 42,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 42,192 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 35,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2009 27,173 miles

offside front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Fail 25 Feb 2009 27,173 miles

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

offside front tyre perished on outer sidewall

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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AD55 CJZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AD55 CJZ, 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 AD55 CJZ registered?

AD55 CJZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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