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AJ55 ZXF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,360 mi
Last recorded141,360 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 ZXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2023 141,360 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2023 141,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 139,124 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 139,124 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 137,085 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2021 137,085 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 133,985 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 129,631 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Dec 2018 123,482 miles

osf seat belt freyed

osr tyre cracking

screen marked

Fail 27 Dec 2018 123,482 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

osf seat belt freyed

osr tyre cracking

screen marked

Pass 18 Dec 2017 115,583 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 107,433 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f cv gaiter leaking grease but still secure

Fail 30 Nov 2016 107,433 miles

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f cv gaiter leaking grease but still secure

Pass 17 Dec 2015 99,966 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 99,965 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 90,738 miles

Offside rear tyre has radial cracks.

Pass 19 Dec 2013 80,253 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 80,253 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 70,994 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 64,015 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake discs inner faces corroded and showing wear

Fail 13 Dec 2011 64,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake discs inner faces corroded and showing wear

Pass 13 Dec 2010 55,530 miles

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

front and rear brake discs lipped/corroded

nail in off side rear tyre and pressure low

Fail 11 Dec 2010 55,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front and rear brake discs lipped/corroded

nail in off side rear tyre and pressure low

Pass 17 Dec 2009 44,621 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to body work

Fail 15 Dec 2009 44,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to body work

Pass 12 Dec 2008 32,026 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 ZXF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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