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AF05 ZXE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,278 mi
Last recorded128,278 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2022 128,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 117,555 miles

Front Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slight wear

Pass 26 Mar 2020 108,033 miles

Both front shock absorbers casing corroded

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))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 108,001 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front shock absorbers casing corroded

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))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 98,551 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 86,712 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2018 86,712 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2017 82,436 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under shields fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2017 82,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

under shields fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 78,296 miles

undershields fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2015 76,849 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 75,395 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 75,395 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 74,019 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 72,603 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 70,875 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 60,400 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 44,539 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 30,157 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 ZXE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ZXE, 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 ZXE registered?

AF05 ZXE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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The MOT history for AF05 ZXE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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