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AJ55 ZNF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

115,402 mi
Last recorded115,402 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 ZNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 115,402 miles

Front N/S & O/S Headlamp lenses are deteriorating

Handbrake has travel

Manufactures covers fitted

Offside Front Outer wheel arch corroded but outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Unable to inspect due too undertrays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tape over part of clocks

Vehicle is heavily undersealed unable to inspect some components fully

Pass 9 Jul 2025 108,319 miles

Front N/S & O/S Headlamp lenses are deteriorating

Handbrake has travel

Manufactures covers fitted

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Unable to identify location due too undertrays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tape over part of clocks

Vehicle is undersealed

Fail 8 Jul 2025 108,317 miles

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

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

Front N/S & O/S Headlamp lenses are deteriorating

Handbrake has travel

Manufactures covers fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Unable to identify location due too undertrays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tape over part of clocks

Vehicle is undersealed

Pass 25 Jun 2024 99,580 miles

All steering & suspension components are undersealed

All welding repairs are heavily undersealed

Manufactures covers fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Unable to identify location due to undertrays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tape over part of clocks

Fail 24 Jun 2024 99,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear trailing arm front mountain point outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear trailing arm front mountain point outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

All steering & suspension components are undersealed

Manufactures covers fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Unable to identify location due to undertrays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 88,376 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

manufacture covers fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2023 88,373 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

manufacture covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2022 80,311 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 71,260 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 71,100 miles

Front Outer constant velocity gaiters slightly damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2020 71,100 miles

Front Outer constant velocity gaiters slightly damaged

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 70,091 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 68,366 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 66,109 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 63,530 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 61,182 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 58,898 miles

engine management light on

Pass 3 Dec 2013 56,389 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 53,830 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 53,830 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 47,819 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 42,024 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 35,983 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 35,983 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 29,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 29,127 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 ZNF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel 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 ZNF, 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 ZNF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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