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AJ55 ZYX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,186 mi
Last recorded108,186 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 108,186 miles

Under tray fitted.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 108,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Under tray fitted.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 97,403 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished on sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre perished on sidewall

Offside Front tyre perished on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre perished on sidewall

engine cover & under trays fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2018 97,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front tyre perished on sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre perished on sidewall

Offside Front tyre perished on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre perished on sidewall

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2017 96,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged /taped

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

Pass 25 Sep 2016 95,151 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 94,344 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Rear tyres perished

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

Front tyres bald on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2014 92,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 16 Sep 2013 75,469 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 75,469 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 68,780 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 68,777 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 63,396 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 63,396 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2010 59,457 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 53,988 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 47,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Dec 2008 47,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 ZYX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZYX, 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 ZYX registered?

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

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