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AF05 PNZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,269 mi
Last recorded155,269 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 PNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 155,269 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 155,258 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 155,233 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 141,298 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 141,298 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sills corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in passenger side screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 138,411 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 132,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

under tray fitted

Fail 18 May 2018 132,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

under tray fitted

Pass 10 May 2017 126,422 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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 both (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 May 2017 126,412 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Outer 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 both (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2016 120,250 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 115,404 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 106,994 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2013 101,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 97,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2011 96,596 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 83,227 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 79,115 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 71,835 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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AF05 PNZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AF05 PNZ, 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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AF05 PNZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 March 2005.

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