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AF05 TZO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,329 mi
Last recorded124,329 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 TZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2020 124,329 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust sleeve corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 119,870 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 119,801 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill at centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 113,075 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak gear box area

Pass 6 Dec 2017 105,185 miles

exhaust system corroded

high level brake disconnected

surface corrosion to various suspension components front and rear

Pass 14 Nov 2016 93,127 miles

Central Rear stop lamp covered

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Nov 2015 79,596 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear disc back plate missing

Pass 9 Dec 2014 73,054 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 73,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 70,475 miles

hi level stop lamp not working

Fail 6 May 2014 70,473 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

hi level stop lamp not working

Pass 22 May 2013 64,114 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 64,112 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 57,237 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 49,464 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 37,172 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 37,172 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 32,840 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 TZO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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