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AE05 ZKP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

172,010 mi
Last recorded172,010 miles
Recorded on19 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 ZKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2024 172,010 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2024 172,002 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 166,684 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 151,328 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 151,328 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 147,350 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner sills and rear chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

car tested in wet weather

front and rear brake and suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2020 147,350 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner sills and rear chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

car tested in wet weather

front and rear brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 26 May 2019 134,884 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 134,884 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 131,762 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside front outer leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

gearbox / flywheel slightly noisy

nearside rear tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

wipers slightly deteriorated / worn

Fail 22 May 2018 131,762 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside front outer leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

gearbox / flywheel slightly noisy

nearside rear tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

wipers slightly deteriorated / worn

Pass 1 Jun 2017 123,184 miles

EML on

both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

brake and suspension components corroded

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre deteriorated on edges

offside door strap slightly worn / noisey

offside front outer whhelarch damaged

Pass 5 May 2016 114,023 miles

brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 110,588 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 110,588 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 104,063 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 100,254 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 100,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 90,248 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 72,634 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 72,634 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 56,165 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 56,165 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 39,955 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 26,701 miles

Offside Front 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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AE05 ZKP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AE05 ZKP, 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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AE05 ZKP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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