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AK55 PZJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,815 mi
Last recorded136,815 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 PZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 136,815 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 136,815 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 134,008 miles

Both o/s brake back plates are rusty

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

N/s headlight deteriorating

Rear suspension components are going rusty

Fail 9 Oct 2019 133,886 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both o/s brake back plates are rusty

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

N/s headlight deteriorating

Rear suspension components are going rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2018 123,903 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 123,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 114,594 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 104,808 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 104,515 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 95,700 miles

Slightly uneven front brake application.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 86,775 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 77,810 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner edges.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 68,745 miles

Front brake pads worn thin.

Front brakes inbalanced by 15%.

Nearside front suspension lower arm FRONT mounting bush worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Pin hole in nearside front outer CV gaiter.

Fail 9 Oct 2012 68,745 miles

Front brake pads worn thin.

Front brakes inbalanced by 15%.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front suspension lower arm FRONT mounting bush worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Pin hole in nearside front outer CV gaiter.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 60,732 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 49,768 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 37,802 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 27,715 miles

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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AK55 PZJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AK55 PZJ, 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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AK55 PZJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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