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AJ55 ZWC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,915 mi
Last recorded140,915 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 ZWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 140,915 miles

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 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front\rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 130,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 124,159 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front badly worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 124,157 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front badly worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 119,919 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 116,505 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside lower sills damaged.

Pass 27 Nov 2020 112,911 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside lower sills damaged.

Pass 29 Nov 2019 107,696 miles

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

nearside and offside lower sills damaged.

Fail 27 Nov 2019 107,696 miles

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

Service brake excessively binding nearside and offside rear. (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside lower sills damaged.

Pass 28 Nov 2018 102,883 miles

Offside Front tyre some wear on inside edge.

Pass 22 Nov 2017 97,199 miles

engine light on.

Fail 22 Nov 2017 97,199 miles

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

engine light on.

Pass 1 Dec 2016 91,682 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on inside edge.

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge.

Offside hazing on head light.

engine light on.

Pass 30 Nov 2015 85,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just under 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to leak (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear nail in tyre.

Offside some hazing on headlight.

Pass 9 Dec 2014 79,555 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

advise two track.

nearside and offside some damage to sills.

offside front tyre on about 3mm and slight wear on inside edge.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 74,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 74,909 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 67,339 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 57,868 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/rear tyre devoid of tread outer edge

plastic end missing from wiper blade

rear brake discs scored

Pass 14 Apr 2010 46,160 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 34,551 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 34,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 ZWC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZWC, 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 ZWC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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