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AJ55 ZRZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,306 mi
Last recorded119,306 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 119,306 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 119,258 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 115,651 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 111,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and cracking 195.65.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall 195.65.15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 111,065 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and cracking 195.65.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall 195.65.15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 110,949 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 106,035 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 105,874 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 100,153 miles

Offside Front CV boot weeping grease

Fail 9 Sep 2021 100,153 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front CV boot weeping grease

Pass 9 Sep 2020 93,939 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 92,183 miles

head lamp lens crazed and beam patterns poor

water in nearside rear lamp

Pass 9 Jan 2019 87,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

condensation in nearside rear lamp and some leds not working

oil level below min when presented

Pass 13 Dec 2017 82,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

offside headlamp beam pattern fuzzy

Pass 10 Jan 2017 78,285 miles

condensation in n/s rear lamp

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2015 73,452 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 69,055 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 64,770 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 61,273 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 61,138 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 57,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn close to wear bars & low on edges

offside front tyre worn close to ware bars

Pass 26 Nov 2010 53,423 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 49,130 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 41,426 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 ZRZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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