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AJ54 ZFG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,603 mi
Last recorded154,603 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 ZFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 154,603 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 150,348 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlight glasses deteriorated

high level stop light not working

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle, front engine undertray loose at rear

Fail 28 Sep 2020 150,348 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlight glasses deteriorated

high level stop light not working

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle, front engine undertray loose at rear

Pass 30 Sep 2019 143,693 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 26 Sep 2018 132,956 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 132,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 117,608 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake disc corroded on inner edge

Tread cracking on both rear tyres.

Pass 30 Sep 2016 97,810 miles

Nearside Front worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside Front worn on inner edge

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

all tyres cracking.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 89,812 miles

O/S/F OUTER C.V GAITOR BECOMING PERISHED

Fail 4 Mar 2015 89,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

O/S/F OUTER C.V GAITOR BECOMING PERISHED

Fail 5 Mar 2014 85,433 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

aux belt tensioner worn/noisey

aux belt worn

Pass 5 Mar 2014 85,433 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

aux belt tensioner worn/noisey

aux belt worn

Pass 1 Mar 2013 78,319 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 78,319 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s head light immage poor

Pass 8 Mar 2012 67,370 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 67,367 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 66,124 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 61,775 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 52,115 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 52,115 miles

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

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 ZFG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AJ54 ZFG, 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 AJ54 ZFG registered?

AJ54 ZFG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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