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AJ55 ZPN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,829 mi
Last recorded147,829 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 147,829 miles

OS and NS rear brake disc splash shields corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2017 147,514 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken bottom broken off (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

OS and NS rear brake disc splash shields corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2016 141,965 miles

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

Nearside headlight lens fading

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

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)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 141,965 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside headlight lens fading

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

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 31 Jan 2015 128,647 miles

Child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats preventing full seat belt inspection

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2015 128,647 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats preventing full seat belt inspection

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 118,384 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all 4 brake disc backing plates deteriorating

both headlamp lenses crazing over

Pass 4 Jan 2013 104,604 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 90,863 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 31 Jan 2011 77,292 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 62,818 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 46,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 46,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ZPN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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