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AJ55 ZPP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

125,032 mi
Last recorded125,032 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 125,032 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 125,032 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 121,014 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 116,911 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement blade arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 112,784 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 108,373 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 103,554 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 97,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 92,393 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 87,271 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 81,504 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 76,218 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 70,606 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 63,788 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 55,712 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 47,802 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 39,176 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 30,564 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 ZPP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 ZPP, 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 ZPP registered?

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

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