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AJ55 ZCO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,044 mi
Last recorded133,044 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 ZCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 133,044 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 133,040 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 127,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 124,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 124,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 111,419 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 111,399 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 107,890 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edges O/S (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 107,880 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edges O/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 103,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 91,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit aprox 2000 miles left (4.1.E.1)

Offside headlamp lens tainted

Fail 18 Feb 2016 91,548 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit aprox 2000 miles left (4.1.E.1)

Offside headlamp lens tainted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 80,162 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 80,162 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 78,984 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 70,442 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 61,837 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 52,103 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 43,414 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 33,647 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 26,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 ZCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZCO, 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 ZCO registered?

AJ55 ZCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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