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AF05 ZPW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,731 mi
Last recorded140,731 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 ZPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 140,731 miles

Nearside headlight beam pattern slightly blurred

Offside Rear foot brake recording lower brake effort than n/s

slight binding of both rear brakes

Fail 10 Jun 2021 140,731 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 132,601 miles

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

exhaust has a slight blow

Pass 19 Apr 2019 124,501 miles

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))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 114,990 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 112,334 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 May 2016 105,282 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2015 98,221 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 90,879 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 90,878 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 82,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre outerwall cut, no cords showing

Pass 31 May 2012 75,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2011 67,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 May 2010 59,878 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 54,879 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 41,426 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 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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AF05 ZPW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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