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AJ55 CHZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

195,607 mi
Last recorded195,607 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 CHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2024 195,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 191,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 191,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 187,209 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 181,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 181,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

coolant low

Pass 11 Nov 2020 176,901 miles

Nearside headlamp lens fogged up

brake warning light on

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 176,901 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp lens fogged up

brake warning light on

Pass 25 Oct 2019 170,483 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 160,123 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 160,123 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

rear pads poss low unable to veiw inner pads

Pass 11 Sep 2017 146,120 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2017 145,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2016 138,566 miles

rear pads getting low carnt see inside pads

Pass 11 Aug 2015 129,979 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 121,057 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 109,419 miles

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)

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 1 Sep 2012 98,137 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly on inner edges

Fail 1 Sep 2012 98,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly on inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2011 83,979 miles

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

front tyres are feathering, advise alignment check

rear tyres have an unusal wear patten

Pass 2 Jul 2010 71,941 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 58,917 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 58,913 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 57,118 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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AJ55 CHZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 AJ55 CHZ, 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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AJ55 CHZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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