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AJ55 ZTB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

91,561 mi
Last recorded91,561 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 ZTB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 91,561 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 91,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 14 Dec 2023 83,613 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 83,317 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Nov 2021 82,689 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2020 81,760 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 80,801 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 79,163 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 77,145 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 74,389 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 70,494 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides requires tracking inner edges (4.1.E.1)

both rear discs poor condition

front pads poor condition

Pass 12 Dec 2014 65,275 miles

front pads are getting low

n/s front tyre is getting low

Pass 16 Dec 2013 60,339 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 54,684 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center mirror slightly loose

Pass 9 Dec 2011 48,193 miles

center mirrow slightly loose

Pass 9 Dec 2010 42,494 miles

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

underside covers fitted unable to see all pipes/steering etc

Pass 8 Dec 2009 35,522 miles

rear tyres wearing low on tread

unable to inspect rear inner pads and discs

underside of vehicle covered preventing full inspection

Pass 8 Dec 2008 28,251 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 ZTB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 ZTB, 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 ZTB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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