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AF05 ZVH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,512 mi
Last recorded88,512 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 88,512 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 88,512 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 88,450 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 83,736 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 83,725 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 78,873 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 69,776 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2020 69,776 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 65,378 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 65,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 62,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2018 62,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2017 57,842 miles

exhaust cororded

rear tyres age cracking

Fail 15 May 2017 57,842 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Eml on

exhaust cororded

rear tyres age cracking

Pass 16 May 2016 48,921 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and ridged (3.5.1i)

Nearside headlight faded and image poor close to limits

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

Offside parking brake effort slow/low

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

age cracking to rear tyres

age cracking to suspension arm rubbers

corrosion to suspension components

engine and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

service due ind. on

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 14 May 2016 48,920 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and ridged (3.5.1i)

Nearside headlight faded and image poor close to limits

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

Offside parking brake effort slow/low

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

age cracking to rear tyres

age cracking to suspension arm rubbers

corrosion to suspension components

engine and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

service due ind. on

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 11 May 2015 42,145 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

some perishing of off side and near side front tyre walls

Pass 11 May 2015 42,145 miles

some perishing of off side and near side front tyre walls

Pass 6 May 2014 39,560 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 36,938 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 34,489 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 31,754 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 31,754 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 29,416 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 26,996 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 24,730 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 ZVH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZVH, 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 ZVH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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