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AF05 ZWK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,512 mi
Last recorded130,512 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 ZWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 130,512 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Nov 2017 130,512 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 121,759 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2015 119,007 miles

both headlight lens deteriated

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

engine has oil leaks

fuel filter corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and slight distorsion in tread

offside nearside front suspension arm rear bushes slight wear

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 114,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlight lens deteriated

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 9 Sep 2014 114,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlight lens deteriated

offside front brake binding slightly

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 9 Sep 2013 108,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nail in nearside rear tyre and tread distorsion

Pass 5 Sep 2012 100,248 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Fail 5 Sep 2012 100,248 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 9 Sep 2011 88,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight wear on front brake discs

unable to check full lenght of vehicle due to plastic covers

Fail 9 Sep 2011 88,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight wear on front brake discs

unable to check full lenght of vehicle due to plastic covers

Pass 11 Sep 2010 78,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slight wear

offside front tyre showing signs of wear inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2010 78,195 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs slight wear

offside front tyre showing signs of wear inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2009 67,503 miles

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

both rear tyres slight distortion to inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2008 51,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 ZWK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZWK, 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 ZWK registered?

AF05 ZWK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 April 2005.

Is AF05 ZWK safe to buy?

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