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AE05 ZFF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

141,714 mi
Last recorded141,714 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 ZFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 141,714 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 138,437 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 133,473 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 128,923 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 128,923 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 124,765 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 118,521 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 112,747 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 106,348 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 99,816 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 92,350 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s wiper blade due for renewal

Pass 27 Mar 2014 84,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2013 74,890 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 74,890 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 70,200 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 58,624 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 33,179 miles

Pin hole in N/S/F inner driveshaft gaitor

Pass 21 Apr 2009 29,034 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 24,412 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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AE05 ZFF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AE05 ZFF, 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 AE05 ZFF registered?

AE05 ZFF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is AE05 ZFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 ZFF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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