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AJ55 ZNH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

100,957 mi
Last recorded100,957 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 100,957 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 100,954 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 95,306 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 89,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 85,127 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 85,126 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 83,882 miles

Corrosion n/s/ outer sill

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

position lamp broken n/s/rear

Pass 21 Oct 2020 82,074 miles

Nearside Front c v boot slight leak of grease no ingress of dirt

Fail 20 Oct 2020 82,068 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front c v boot slight leak of grease no ingress of dirt

O/S/FRONT TYRE WORN OUT INNER EDGE(STRONG ADVISE)

O/S/REAR TYRE WORN OUT INNER EDGE (STRONG ADVISE)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 80,318 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HEAVY WEAR INNER EDGES

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

Offside Rear TYRE HEAVY WEAR INSIDE EDGE

Fail 30 Oct 2019 80,289 miles

Emissions not tested excessive exhaust blow may effect outcome of emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

BOTH FRONT TYRES HEAVY WEAR INNER EDGES

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

Offside Rear TYRE HEAVY WEAR INSIDE EDGE

Pass 7 Nov 2018 77,755 miles

Both front tyres worn inside edge

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 77,708 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both front tyres worn inside edge

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 74,316 miles

E.S.P switched off

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

Slight damage n/s/front tyre sidewall

Pass 19 Oct 2016 71,031 miles

E.S.P. switched off at time of test

n/s/front outer cv boot perished

n/s/rear tyre worn edges

Pass 23 Oct 2015 67,108 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 61,940 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 61,938 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

STRONG ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES IE BOLD INSIDE EDGES

Pass 16 Oct 2013 56,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres on 3mm worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Oct 2012 50,260 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2012 50,260 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 474,498 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 37,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2009 31,538 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 1 Dec 2008 26,314 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 ZNH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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