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AJ55 ZBT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,444 mi
Last recorded111,444 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 ZBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 111,444 miles

Nearside Front Wing has slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing has slight corrosion

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 110,967 miles

Sill(s) corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

wheel arche(s) corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 107,906 miles

Nearside front wheel arch corroded

Sill(s) corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2019 107,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front wheel arch corroded

Sill(s) corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 102,558 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 96,153 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 96,153 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 88,168 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 88,158 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 80,702 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 80,689 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 71,344 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 61,682 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in nearside front tyre not down to cords

Pass 3 Apr 2012 52,700 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 44,330 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 44,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front suspension tested best as poss due to lower engine cover

Pass 23 Apr 2010 34,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

flat spot-o/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2009 26,566 miles

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 ZBT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZBT, 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 ZBT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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