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AF05 ZDS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,269 mi
Last recorded103,269 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 ZDS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 103,269 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 100,706 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 98,444 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 98,443 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 93,446 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 87,805 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front 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 7 Apr 2014 82,245 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 75,682 miles

exhaust rusty and slight blow from front

front discs worn and pads are low !

r/n/s tyre worn to 4mm and perished

r/o/s tyre worn to 3mm and perished

slight oil leak noted from front

Fail 2 Jan 2013 75,681 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust rusty and slight blow from front

front discs worn and pads are low !

r/n/s tyre worn to 4mm and perished

r/o/s brake discs badly scored and requires replacing !

r/o/s tyre worn to 3mm and perished

slight oil leak noted from front

Pass 10 Jan 2012 72,554 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 60,718 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 50,371 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 38,976 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 4 Mar 2008 38,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre 3mm

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 ZDS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZDS, 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 ZDS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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