MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,889 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle slight smoke
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle slight smoke
Nearside Front Cv boot) slight split
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
slight rumble from offside rear wheel bearing
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
slight rumble from offside rear wheel bearing
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nail in offside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AJ05 ZGS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 ZGS, 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 ZGS registered?
AJ05 ZGS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 July 2005.
Is AJ05 ZGS safe to buy?
The MOT history for AJ05 ZGS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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