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AF05 XZR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,825 mi
Last recorded86,825 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 XZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 86,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2021 86,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 80,268 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 74,063 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 74,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 66,425 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 60,380 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm has play in ball joint

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2016 60,379 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front steering arm has play in ball joint

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2015 53,564 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front wipers smearing

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2014 46,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 38,597 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 34,680 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

wiper blades need replacing soon

Pass 21 Nov 2011 32,969 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 31,335 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 28,557 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 26,644 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 XZR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XZR, 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 XZR registered?

AF05 XZR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is AF05 XZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 XZR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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