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AJ55 ZTY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

210,179 mi
Last recorded210,179 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 210,179 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 210,179 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2019 200,556 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 200,556 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2018 192,737 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 192,737 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 192,661 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure very corroded (1.1.14 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

front brakes are unbalanced

signs of engine oil on undercover

Pass 5 Feb 2018 181,412 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 181,412 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 181,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2017 166,896 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate condition

Fail 30 Jan 2017 166,896 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate condition

Pass 25 Jan 2016 150,595 miles

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Jan 2016 150,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2015 134,166 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 134,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 118,125 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 102,462 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 85,255 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 68,487 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 57,031 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 44,607 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 ZTY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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