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AJ05 ZGW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,113 mi
Last recorded128,113 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 ZGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2021 128,113 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 121,498 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 105,477 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 96,215 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 91,159 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 91,156 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre centre tread/inner tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 84,189 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 78,576 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 78,576 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 72,798 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 66,211 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 57,182 miles

Left hand body sill panel damaged

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 50,510 miles

ESP light illuminated

Left hand body sill panel damaged

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 44,780 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs worn and pitted

n/s mirror/side repeater has minor damage

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2009 39,607 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 30,411 miles

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

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 ZGW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZGW, 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 ZGW registered?

AJ05 ZGW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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