MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,731 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside headlight beam pattern slightly blurred
Offside Rear foot brake recording lower brake effort than n/s
slight binding of both rear brakes
Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged damaged from being clamped (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside headlight beam pattern slightly blurred
Offside Rear foot brake recording lower brake effort than n/s
slight binding of both rear brakes
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust has a slight blow
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
CHILD SEATS FITTED
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% HIGH LEVEL (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
osr tyre outer wall cut, no cords showing
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
O/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE ON INNER EDGE
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
offside rear tyre outerwall cut, no cords showing
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AF05 ZPW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 ZPW, 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 ZPW registered?
AF05 ZPW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 April 2005.
Is AF05 ZPW safe to buy?
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