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AJ55 ZXV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

160,879 mi
Last recorded160,879 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2023 160,879 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body corroded near tail light

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Dec 2022 149,563 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 140,908 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 129,527 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 129,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 119,737 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 108,174 miles

Tyres poor

Pass 17 Oct 2017 99,314 miles

play In suspension

Pass 18 Oct 2016 87,692 miles

Emissions too clean

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 74,160 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 52,753 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 21 Jun 2013 38,032 miles

TC light on

Pass 24 Aug 2012 33,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

TC light on

Pass 30 Aug 2011 27,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 22,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2009 19,139 miles

Offside front tyre worn very close to the legal limit

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 ZXV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ZXV, 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 ZXV registered?

AJ55 ZXV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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