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AJ55 ZWR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,135 mi
Last recorded106,135 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 ZWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 106,135 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 99,875 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 92,179 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 86,650 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 77,062 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 77,062 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 65,273 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 54,609 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 45,283 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 32,335 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 ZWR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZWR, 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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What year was AJ55 ZWR registered?

AJ55 ZWR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is AJ55 ZWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 ZWR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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