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AJ55 ZYC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,072 mi
Last recorded113,072 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 113,072 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 96,321 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 80,291 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 71,502 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 66,501 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 62,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2014 57,208 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 52,225 miles

esp light on

Fail 26 Feb 2013 52,223 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

esp light on

Pass 20 Feb 2012 46,328 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 46,328 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

esp light on dash

Pass 17 Feb 2011 39,519 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 33,949 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 27,733 miles

ESP light on

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 ZYC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ55 ZYC registered?

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

Is AJ55 ZYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 ZYC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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