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AJ05 ZGP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

200,009 mi
Last recorded200,009 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 ZGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2020 200,009 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Top ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine cover & under tray fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad waring light on, Wire incorrectly routed and damaged.

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 175,020 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 705,019 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2018 148,582 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 148,582 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 134,709 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 107,587 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 77,444 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 70,267 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 66,336 miles

nearside and offside front lower wishbone suspension arms rear bushes are coming unbonded slightly but at the time of test no excessive play was present

Pass 25 Apr 2012 60,264 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 53,766 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 44,170 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 33,372 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 ZGP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZGP, 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 ZGP registered?

AJ05 ZGP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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