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AJ54 VZZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,814 mi
Last recorded145,814 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 VZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 145,814 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 135,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 126,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 May 2019 126,584 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 119,171 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 101,457 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 101,457 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 94,893 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front lower rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

engine light on dash

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2015 82,363 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 76,538 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 70,711 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 70,711 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 62,430 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 62,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 54,826 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 47,435 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 47,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 41,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 35,125 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 25,847 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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AJ54 VZZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ54 VZZ, 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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AJ54 VZZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 January 2005.

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