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AJ55 CZU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

84,815 mi
Last recorded84,815 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 CZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 84,815 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 84,812 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 83,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 81,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2023 81,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 77,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 71,565 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 71,555 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 71,008 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 69,521 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 67,550 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 65,085 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 63,518 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted hiding some parts

park brake only just 16% minimum required for MOT

Pass 30 Jan 2015 61,332 miles

***** STRONG ADVISE ***** front brake discs very heavily pitted, corroded and flaking

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 59,652 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 59,650 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 59,642 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 59,637 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 57,352 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 53,962 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 53,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 47,931 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 47,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 41,018 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 34,038 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 CZU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CZU, 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 CZU registered?

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

Is AJ55 CZU safe to buy?

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