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AJ55 ZFO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,259 mi
Last recorded154,259 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 ZFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 154,259 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 154,259 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 153,243 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 153,241 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 150,334 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 150,334 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 145,824 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 139,181 miles

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 139,166 miles

Nearside Rear Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 127,194 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 114,523 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 102,795 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 92,061 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 72,497 miles

Offside rear tyre wall perishing.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 56,444 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 48,239 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wall perrished

Pass 8 Dec 2009 42,256 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 35,962 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 ZFO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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