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AJ55 ZDF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,972 mi
Last recorded107,972 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 ZDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 107,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi also deteriorated at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens discoloured and deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens discoloured and deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 107,971 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working repeater on wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi also deteriorated at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens discoloured and deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens discoloured and deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 101,112 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 94,990 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 94,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 90,926 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens 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))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 86,884 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

damage offside of vehicle

Pass 29 Aug 2017 81,491 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 74,184 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 74,806 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 65,788 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 65,788 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 59,393 miles

damage to offside rear of vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2013 53,389 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 47,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Feb 2012 45,545 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 40,352 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 34,105 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 28,450 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 ZDF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 ZDF, 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 ZDF registered?

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

Is AJ55 ZDF safe to buy?

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