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AJ55 ZFT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

85,387 mi
Last recorded85,387 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 85,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 24 Jun 2025 83,440 miles

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 23 Jun 2025 83,439 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 25 Jun 2024 79,275 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION AND SUBFRAMES RUSTY

N/S/F BRAKE A LITTLE LOW EFFORT

Pass 27 Jun 2023 77,782 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTY

REAR SUSPENSION VERY RUSTY

Fail 13 Jun 2023 77,770 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation HANDBRAKE LOW EFFORT (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL CORRODED AND HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTY

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

REAR SUSPENSION VERY RUSTY

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS VERY RUSTY (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 75,945 miles

rear subframe rusty

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

all suspension components very rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2021 74,045 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 73,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 69,742 miles

Gearbox mounting defective bush split

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 69,628 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mis-fire (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush/mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush/mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective bush split

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 66,185 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 66,185 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 63,572 miles

engine management light on

Pass 24 Aug 2016 58,784 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 58,784 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 56,695 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 50,480 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 43,358 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 41,426 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 41,425 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 37,609 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 33,001 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 30 Dec 2010 33,001 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2010 28,901 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 23,767 miles

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 ZFT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZFT, 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 ZFT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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