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AF05 VZB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

141,565 mi
Last recorded141,565 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 141,565 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 111,970 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 109,242 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 98,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 98,716 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 91,153 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 89,073 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses perishing

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Rear tyres slightly feathered and starting to perish

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link rod

Pass 25 Jul 2018 87,162 miles

Front headlamp lenses deteriorating

Rear tyres slightly feathered

Undertray fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2017 84,912 miles

Offside rear shock absorber has slight misting of oil

Rear tyres slightly feathered

Pass 17 Aug 2016 81,781 miles

Front tyres perishing

Rear tyres slightly feathered on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2015 78,684 miles

both front anti-roll bar link rod upper gaiters deteriorating

nearside front outer constant velocity gaiter has slight leak of grease

offside rear shock absorber has slight misting of fluid

rear tyres slightly feathered

Pass 6 Aug 2014 75,294 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 73,056 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 70,941 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 68,471 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 5 May 2010 64,731 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 50,314 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 50,310 miles

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 40,046 miles

Long crack along 3/4 length windscreen on lower opaque edging. Advise windscreen is replaced.

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 VZB 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 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 AF05 VZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF05 VZB registered?

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

Is AF05 VZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 VZB 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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