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AJ55 ZLV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,359 mi
Last recorded72,359 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 72,359 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 66,297 miles

Child seat fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2014 66,297 miles

Child seat fitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 60,293 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 53,382 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 45,112 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 40,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

washers not working at time of test due to being frozen

Pass 21 Dec 2009 32,534 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 25,032 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 ZLV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZLV, 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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What year was AJ55 ZLV registered?

AJ55 ZLV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is AJ55 ZLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 ZLV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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