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AP55 CJZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,472 mi
Last recorded121,472 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 CJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 121,472 miles

EML light on

under trays fitted obscuring tested components

Fail 8 Oct 2015 121,467 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML light on

under trays fitted obscuring tested components

Pass 20 Jan 2015 114,153 miles

engine light on

Fail 20 Jan 2015 114,148 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

engine light on

Pass 28 Oct 2013 104,459 miles

engine light on

Fail 28 Oct 2013 104,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 28 Nov 2012 97,086 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limits

eml light on

esp light on

Fail 28 Nov 2012 97,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres worn close to legal limits

eml light on

esp light on

Pass 21 Oct 2011 86,825 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 73,060 miles

front tyres wearing slightly inner edges

Fail 22 Oct 2010 73,060 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing slightly inner edges

Pass 20 Oct 2009 55,382 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 44,106 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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AP55 CJZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AP55 CJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP55 CJZ registered?

AP55 CJZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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