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AJ05 ZGN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,915 mi
Last recorded148,915 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 ZGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 148,915 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 148,912 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 142,853 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2020 142,853 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2019 134,683 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 131,089 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 127,016 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 126,990 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 121,492 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 121,490 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 109,788 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 96,963 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

tread on both front tyres geting low

Pass 15 Jun 2013 75,116 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 50,905 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 42,126 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 35,459 miles

NSR Tyre punctured.

Nearside 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)

Wiper Blades smearing slightly.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 30,124 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 25,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/f tyre worn

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre scrubbed 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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AJ05 ZGN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZGN, 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 ZGN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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