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AF05 ZXA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,563 mi
Last recorded90,563 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 ZXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 90,563 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 90,563 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 87,131 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 87,131 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 82,312 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 82,312 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 78,262 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated safety catch (8.4.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 70,998 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 63,881 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 59,331 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 48,636 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 48,636 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2011 44,294 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 40,362 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 36,394 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 31,371 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 ZXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF05 ZXA registered?

AF05 ZXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 April 2005.

Is AF05 ZXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 ZXA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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