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AJ05 ZLX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

169,153 mi
Last recorded169,153 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 169,153 miles

both front headlight lenses deteriorating.

front number plate deteriorating.

Fail 30 Jan 2020 169,148 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value (0.80) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALSO TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT ALSO WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE.

both front headlight lenses deteriorating.

coolant level at minimum.

front number plate deteriorating.

Pass 29 Jan 2019 141,536 miles

Headlamp switch slightly insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil on underside of body and suspension components (Recommend attention soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamps does not illuminate number plate effectively

Under tray slightly insecure but not likely to fall off

Fail 29 Jan 2019 141,536 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp switch slightly insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil on underside of body and suspension components (Recommend attention soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamps does not illuminate number plate effectively

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray slightly insecure but not likely to fall off

Pass 25 Jan 2018 120,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 117,487 miles

some perishing of off side and near side front lower arm bushes

Fail 26 Jan 2017 117,487 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some perishing of off side and near side front lower arm bushes

Pass 1 Feb 2016 109,478 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 109,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 95,491 miles

slight oil leak

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 95,491 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 84,941 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 84,941 miles

Centre Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mot under wet conditions

Pass 24 Jan 2013 71,158 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 71,153 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 59,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f cv boot rubbing on bottom ball joint nut.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 59,967 miles

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

n/s/f cv boot rubbing on bottom ball joint nut.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 48,280 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 37,149 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 34,303 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 27,671 miles

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

Rear 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 ZLX 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 61.9%.

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 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 ZLX, 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 ZLX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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