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AF05 ZFA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,924 mi
Last recorded104,924 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 104,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

cracks in front windscreen

damage to n/s/f wing

headlamp lenses discoloured and patterns weak

o/s/r light unit cracked

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 3 Jul 2024 104,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

cracks in front windscreen

damage to n/s/f wing

headlamp lenses discoloured and patterns weak

o/s/r light unit cracked

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 20 Jun 2023 96,791 miles

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

damage to n/s/f wing

exhaust corroded

headlamp lenses discolouring

o/s/f wheel trim missing

Pass 28 Jun 2022 90,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

cracks in front windscreen

headlamp lenses discolouring

o/s/f wheel trim missing

rear bumper damaged slightly jagged

Pass 1 Jul 2021 83,977 miles

advice tracking check

o/s/f wheel trim missing

rear tyres perished

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 1 Jul 2021 83,977 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

advice tracking check

headlamp lenses discoloured

o/s/f wheel trim missing

rear tyres perished

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 12 Jun 2020 79,443 miles

rear tyres perishing

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

cracks in front windscreen

headlamp lenses discolouring

o/s/f wheel trim missing

Fail 12 Jun 2020 79,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

cracks in front windscreen

headlamp lenses discolouring

o/s/f wheel trim missing

rear tyres perishing

Pass 25 Apr 2019 72,275 miles

Front number plate cracked

Mixed tyre speed ratings

N.s.r tyre perishing

Pass 1 May 2018 70,430 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 69,172 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 69,174 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 66,231 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 63,024 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 59,399 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 59,399 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 54,077 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 49,133 miles

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

rear tyres starting to crack between tread

Pass 27 Jan 2011 43,928 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 38,889 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 33,996 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 26,816 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 ZFA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZFA, 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 ZFA registered?

AF05 ZFA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is AF05 ZFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 ZFA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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