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AO55 JZC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,175 mi
Last recorded129,175 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 JZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 129,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

offside headlight projection beam pattern only just met requirements.

Pass 10 Nov 2022 123,043 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 116,404 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 109,286 miles

Front brake back plates corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2020 109,284 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front brake back plates corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2019 102,208 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 102,208 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 95,468 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Blistered (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Blistered (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 95,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Blistered (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Blistered (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 88,633 miles

Headlights deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 88,633 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Headlights deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 80,590 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 73,903 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 66,207 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear bump-stop deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 66,207 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear bump-stop deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 59,033 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 59,032 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 52,222 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted

Pass 2 Sep 2011 42,711 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 35,184 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,763 miles

accident damage to o/s/f

Pass 17 Sep 2008 21,616 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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AO55 JZC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO55 JZC, 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 AO55 JZC registered?

AO55 JZC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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