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AJ55 ZZH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,333 mi
Last recorded157,333 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 ZZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2021 157,333 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 145,362 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 145,362 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 133,732 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 125,640 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 120,913 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 120,913 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 114,189 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 107,269 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 107,269 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 102,003 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 92,666 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 85,021 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 73,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Noise from engine.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 63,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2009 58,358 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 51,274 miles

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

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 ZZH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 ZZH, 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 ZZH registered?

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

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