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AJ55 ZZB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,306 mi
Last recorded138,306 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 138,306 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 130,319 miles

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

Rear Nearside and offside Tyres starting to crack

Fail 14 Nov 2017 130,319 miles

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

Rear Nearside and offside Tyres starting to crack

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 128,633 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 126,599 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 125,542 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 125,542 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 120,400 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 118,675 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

airbag light on

front and rear discs in rusty condition

Pass 2 Mar 2011 97,418 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre smooth on inner edge,worn to legal limit.advise immediate replacement

Pass 8 Feb 2010 74,681 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 53,810 miles

Near side front tyre is cut on inner sidewall

Small chip in windscreen

Fail 25 Feb 2009 53,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Near side front tyre is cut on inner sidewall

Small chip in windscreen

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 ZZB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZZB, 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 ZZB registered?

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

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