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AJ05 ZGM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,856 mi
Last recorded173,856 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 ZGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2023 173,856 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 171,818 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 167,199 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 167,199 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 161,845 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 151,760 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 151,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 143,702 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 136,618 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 126,858 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 117,823 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 105,609 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 101,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 98,021 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 98,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 93,335 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 93,321 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 88,463 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 71,561 miles

Nearside outer CV gaiter damp

Nearside side repeater lens cracked

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 71,561 miles

Nearside outer CV gaiter damp

Nearside side repeater lens cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2008 50,021 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

Nearside outer CV gaiter damp

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 ZGM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ05 ZGM, 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 ZGM registered?

AJ05 ZGM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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