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AJ55 ZFX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,665 mi
Last recorded131,665 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 131,665 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section blowing (6.1.2 (a))

all flexible brake hoses signs of age/perished

both headlamp patterns becoming diffused/headlamp glass's becoming opaque

n/s rear brake slight bind after handbrake applied

Fail 8 Feb 2022 131,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section blowing (6.1.2 (a))

all flexible brake hoses signs of age/perished

both headlamp patterns becoming diffused/headlamp glass's becoming opaque

n/s rear brake slight bind after handbrake applied

Pass 29 Jan 2021 125,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inside,advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inside and outside edges,advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inside,advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 125,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inside,advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inside and outside edges,advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inside,advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 119,533 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 119,533 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 114,229 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 114,229 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 101,699 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 95,810 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 88,805 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 80,676 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 72,366 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 28 Jan 2013 63,727 miles

Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 59,717 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front wiper slightly smeering

Pass 8 Dec 2010 52,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cover missing on rear centre seat belt stalk

Fail 8 Dec 2010 52,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cover missing on rear centre seat belt stalk

Pass 11 Dec 2009 45,444 miles

rattle in catalyst

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 22 Dec 2008 35,709 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)

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

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 ZFX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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