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AJ05 PTZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

193,894 mi
Last recorded193,894 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 PTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 193,894 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 179,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 166,755 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 166,755 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 146,920 miles

rear brakes for condition

Fail 14 Jan 2016 146,962 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brakes for condition

Pass 20 Jun 2014 122,004 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 122,004 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 117,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 107,302 miles

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

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

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

all discs scored

Pass 7 Jun 2011 94,071 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 94,071 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 87,718 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 79,803 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 65,027 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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AJ05 PTZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AJ05 PTZ, 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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AJ05 PTZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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