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AJ55 ZDD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,580 mi
Last recorded132,580 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 ZDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 132,580 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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Rear Brake hose slightly damaged REAR (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 126,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm also worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 126,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm also worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 120,973 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

items removed drivers view

Pass 13 Mar 2015 114,837 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 114,745 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)

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

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 109,848 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 May 2014 109,848 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 107,809 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 107,809 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 87,162 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 71,381 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 57,693 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)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 45,017 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 33,330 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 ZDD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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