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AJ55 DFZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,478 mi
Last recorded114,478 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 DFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 114,478 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 111,750 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 111,750 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 107,830 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 99,202 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 88,629 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 84,632 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 78,354 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 78,353 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 71,890 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 71,868 miles

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

service lamp on

Pass 23 Nov 2011 68,749 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 68,749 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 59,328 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 59,328 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 50,070 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 41,096 miles

All Wiper Blades smear. Rear also judders.

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

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

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 DFZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DFZ, 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 DFZ registered?

AJ55 DFZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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