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AJ55 CVZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,998 mi
Last recorded101,998 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 CVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 101,998 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 95,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 87,070 miles

nail in osr tyre ,undertrays fitted

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 87,063 miles

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

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

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

nail in osr tyre ,undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 77,206 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2014 77,202 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 68,525 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Fail 22 Oct 2013 68,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads getting low

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Oct 2012 62,472 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 24 Oct 2012 62,472 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 1 Nov 2011 57,614 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 54,320 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 54,320 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 47,063 miles

front tyres slightly perished

Fail 22 Nov 2008 38,366 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 38,366 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 CVZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CVZ, 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 AJ55 CVZ registered?

AJ55 CVZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 November 2005.

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