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AF05 ZGT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

188,656 mi
Last recorded188,656 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 188,656 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front wing corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2020 187,378 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 187,378 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 184,936 miles

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

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

fronts of sills corroded but not affecting prescribed areas

nearside wing corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2019 184,936 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

fronts of sills corroded but not affecting prescribed areas

nearside wing corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2018 182,280 miles

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

nearside wing slightly corroded

rear end of vehicleh slightly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2017 179,169 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 179,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 173,326 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 165,453 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 155,600 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 145,267 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 133,002 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2011 112,209 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 87,115 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 63,725 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2008 41,727 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 ZGT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZGT, 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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What year was AF05 ZGT registered?

AF05 ZGT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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