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AF05 TZK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,267 mi
Last recorded150,267 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 TZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 150,267 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 139,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 139,410 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 138,687 miles

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

underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 20 Nov 2020 138,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 8 May 2019 127,869 miles

Advanced corrosion in general on exhaust

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S both BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel tight to rotate, binding

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S both BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2019 127,861 miles

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

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

Advanced corrosion in general on exhaust

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S both BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel tight to rotate, binding

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S both BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 117,700 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 117,689 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens glazed (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens glazed (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pads to excess Virtually metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Both tyres meet the minimum legal requirement only

Pass 24 Mar 2017 108,401 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 103,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn/corroded slightly binding (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195x65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 98,365 miles

Both rear tyres meet minimum legal requirement only!

Pass 18 Mar 2014 85,899 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 74,222 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 65,044 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 59,576 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 53,872 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 42,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 42,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 42,575 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

recomend closer inspection of rear brake pads

Pass 3 Mar 2008 31,612 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 TZK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF05 TZK, 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 AF05 TZK registered?

AF05 TZK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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