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AJ55 ZGR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

128,088 mi
Last recorded128,088 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 128,088 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides and reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 119,192 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Hand brake needs adjustment

Pass 2 Nov 2020 105,188 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 101,078 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 93,607 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 86,285 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 86,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 77,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 70,165 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 62,736 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 54,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 45,684 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 36,796 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 28,439 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 25,130 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 21,275 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 ZGR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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

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