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AJ05 ZMU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,471 mi
Last recorded108,471 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 108,471 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective replacement advised (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 108,545 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective replacement advised (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 97,407 miles

Both sides front brake hoses perished.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only 2mm left and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edge. 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 87,908 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 24 Jun 2016 78,169 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2015 65,324 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 60,826 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 60,583 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 60,583 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 56,757 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 52,804 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 48,921 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 44,855 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 44,855 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 40,185 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2008 33,344 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 ZMU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZMU, 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 ZMU registered?

AJ05 ZMU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is AJ05 ZMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 ZMU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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