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AF55 GZJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,865 mi
Last recorded135,865 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 GZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 135,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 129,102 miles

nearside front outer constant velocity joint boot deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2018 119,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre 3mm and bald on edges

Rear both tyres 3mm and perrished

Fail 13 Oct 2018 119,534 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint securing devise missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre 3mm and bald on edges

Rear both tyres 3mm and perrished

Pass 9 Oct 2017 110,383 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Oct 2017 110,383 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 101,161 miles

Front brake backplates deteriorating

Front brakes release slightly unevenly after application

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt not securely fastened using adult belt ()

Vehicle exhaust emissions limits only just met

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Oct 2016 101,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake backplates deteriorating

Front brakes release slightly unevenly after application

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt not securely fastened using adult belt ()

Vehicle exhaust emissions limits only just met

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Oct 2015 93,793 miles

Child seats fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 87,185 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 78,158 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 3 Sep 2012 64,692 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 64,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 58,056 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 51,278 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 44,246 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Aug 2008 34,002 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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AF55 GZJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AF55 GZJ, 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 AF55 GZJ registered?

AF55 GZJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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