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AF05 ZVZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

122,048 mi
Last recorded122,048 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 ZVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 122,048 miles

Both front wings poor condition

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension corroded

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 30 Jul 2024 122,034 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill rusted through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill rusted through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Both front wings poor condition

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension corroded

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 28 Jul 2023 111,556 miles

both front wings rusty

both headlamps poor

both number plates poor

n/s washer weak

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

oil leak

suspension rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2022 99,479 miles

both front wings rusty

both no plates poor

Fail 21 Jul 2022 99,433 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1956515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front wings rusty

both no plates poor

Pass 31 Jul 2021 87,298 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 81,365 miles

Central Front Exhaust Flexi pipe deteriorated

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

Front Both front discs back plates corroded

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

Rear Both rear discs back plates corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 77,399 miles

both front and rear discs back plates corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2019 77,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

both front and rear discs back plates corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 72,956 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 72,841 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers not parking (8.3.1b)

coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 70,963 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2016 65,122 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 63,388 miles

both front tyres edges worn

Pass 11 Jul 2014 60,701 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 60,701 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 57,447 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 54,910 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 54,910 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 52,076 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 49,595 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 46,036 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 41,495 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 ZVZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZVZ, 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 ZVZ registered?

AF05 ZVZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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