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AJ55 GDZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,444 mi
Last recorded127,444 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 127,444 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 127,444 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 115,670 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Both tyres cracks to wall.

Pass 12 Oct 2020 110,208 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both tyres crcks to wall.

Fail 12 Oct 2020 110,208 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both tyres crcks to wall.

Pass 2 Oct 2019 105,541 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear both tyres cracks to wall.

Pass 17 Sep 2018 101,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front registration plate cracked,but secured.

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 101,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front registration plate cracked,but secured.

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 99,140 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 96,006 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 96,068 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 96,066 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 87,648 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 80,581 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 72,514 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 72,514 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 61,536 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 52,986 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 47,019 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 33,252 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wipers are smeary in opperation

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 GDZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ55 GDZ, 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 GDZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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