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AJ55 ZTW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

217,551 mi
Last recorded217,551 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 217,551 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 204,199 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 204,199 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 178,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 149,390 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes have slight play (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

both front head lamps are faded.

brake fluid level is a little low and the fluid is dirty.

n/s/f tyre has damage to the side wall

n/s/r tyre is damaged

oil leak from the engine bay

Fail 13 Jun 2016 149,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes have slight play (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

both front head lamps are faded.

brake fluid level is a little low and the fluid is dirty.

n/s/f tyre has damage to the side wall

n/s/r tyre is damaged

oil leak from the engine bay

Pass 12 Jun 2015 129,265 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 120,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre side wall has slight kerb damage

Pass 28 Jun 2013 110,543 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 97,443 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 85,733 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 70,684 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 46,389 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)

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

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 ZTW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZTW, 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 ZTW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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