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AJ05 ZNB

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,723 mi
Last recorded45,723 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 ZNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2026 45,723 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 40,554 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 40,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2025 68,512 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 35,354 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2024 59,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 25,297 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 49,855 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 39,680 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 30,856 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 27,743 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 ZNB is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2020 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 30,972 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 ZNB, 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 6 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ05 ZNB registered?

AJ05 ZNB is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 October 2020.

Is AJ05 ZNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 ZNB shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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