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AJ54 ZXK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,602 mi
Last recorded67,602 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 ZXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 67,602 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 61,377 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 57,123 miles

n/s/f tyre poor

Pass 8 Apr 2016 53,546 miles

eml light iluminated

Fail 7 Apr 2016 53,541 miles

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

eml light iluminated

Pass 7 Apr 2015 47,356 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 43,856 miles

eml on

nearside rear tyre worn low

slight engine oil leaks

trims fitted to undersides

Fail 5 Apr 2014 43,856 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

eml on

nearside rear tyre worn low

slight engine oil leaks

trims fitted to undersides

Pass 8 Apr 2013 41,021 miles

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

em light on

Pass 10 Apr 2012 36,625 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 27,745 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 ZXK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZXK, 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 ZXK registered?

AJ54 ZXK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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The MOT history for AJ54 ZXK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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