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AJ55 ZKL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

160,234 mi
Last recorded160,234 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 ZKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 160,234 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 150,184 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 150,174 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil level being low (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 145,434 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 139,766 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very close to cord (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 135,460 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 131,533 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 131,533 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 126,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 126,232 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 106,434 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 106,434 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 86,550 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2012 81,187 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 66,102 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 66,102 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2010 52,793 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front brake discs lipped/corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

front brake pads appear low difficult to see

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre worn on edge 1.6mm-5mm 195 65r15

Pass 28 Nov 2008 40,707 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 40,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 ZKL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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