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AF05 ZVB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,022 mi
Last recorded114,022 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 ZVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 114,022 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 106,442 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 97,079 miles

Both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 89,263 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2023 89,261 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2021 83,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 78,376 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 78,376 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 74,984 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 71,870 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 71,868 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW ON EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 66,900 miles

EML on, o/s/r tyre wearing inside edge, Engine oil level low.

Fail 5 May 2017 66,899 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EML on, o/s/r tyre wearing inside edge, Engine oil level low.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 62,125 miles

ITEM REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST

WHEEL CENTRE MISSING

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

Pass 12 May 2015 58,601 miles

Wheel centre missing

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

Pass 9 May 2014 55,872 miles

O/S/R Centre cap missing

Pass 8 May 2013 51,754 miles

Both rear tyres worn very low inside edges & n/s/r near wear bars. Bulb warning on dash.

Pass 17 May 2012 47,835 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre 3.00mm worn low on edge

Pass 26 Apr 2011 43,095 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine undertray fitted restricts view

Pass 4 May 2010 40,766 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine undertray/floorpan covers fitted restrict view

Pass 8 May 2009 31,898 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 24,953 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 ZVB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZVB, 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 ZVB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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