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AF05 ZWH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,550 mi
Last recorded68,550 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 ZWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 68,550 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2023 68,544 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 May 2022 62,323 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 55,448 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 55,437 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 49,684 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 49,679 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 37,931 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated outer cv boot badly perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres heavy cracking on sidewalls ad tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 37,930 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light inoperative (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working brake light inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated outer cv boot split and loosing grease (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated fluid level low and warning on (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated outer cv boot badly perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and lower on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pads low, causing brake fluid warning to come on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres heavy cracking on sidewalls ad tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 30,268 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 29,634 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 29,634 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 29,029 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 28,531 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 27,327 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 25,241 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 23,764 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 23,763 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 22,335 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 21,021 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 19,806 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 18,552 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 ZWH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZWH, 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 ZWH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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