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AJ05 ZDR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,475 mi
Last recorded131,475 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 ZDR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 131,475 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 131,475 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 121,342 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2016 110,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front tyre bold from edges

Rear wiper missing

Pass 30 Apr 2015 100,653 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2014 90,129 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 88,720 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 80,131 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 80,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 68,168 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 57,572 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 43,084 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 32,362 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 ZDR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZDR, 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 AJ05 ZDR registered?

AJ05 ZDR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 July 2005.

Is AJ05 ZDR safe to buy?

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