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AF05 ZXV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

91,436 mi
Last recorded91,436 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 ZXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 May 2021 91,436 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer leaking at seam (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected Brake pad sensor wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joining point at front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc heat shield corroded and breaking up

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc heat shield missing

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc heat shield corroded and breaking up

Offside Rear Brake disc heat shield corroded and breaking up

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 86,329 miles

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

Nearside Mirror glass damaged

Nearside Rear Brake disc heat shield corroded and insecure

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

Offside Rear Brake disc heat shield corroded and insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread and sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle and all suspension components corroded

Fail 22 May 2020 86,329 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp cloudy reducing light output (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp cloudy reducing light output (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill - 2 x holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected Brake pad sensor (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joining point between front pipe and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joining point between manifold and front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Mirror glass damaged

Nearside Rear Brake disc heat shield corroded and insecure

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

Offside Rear Brake disc heat shield corroded and insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread and sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle and all suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2018 84,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 84,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 83,493 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 83,493 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine management light on

Pass 18 Aug 2016 80,378 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 80,378 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jan 2015 73,225 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 73,224 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 67,606 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 67,616 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 63,532 miles

traction control light on

Fail 30 Jan 2013 63,434 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

management light on

screw in nearside rear tyre

traction control light on

Pass 1 Feb 2012 58,329 miles

traction control light on

Fail 1 Feb 2012 58,329 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

management light on

traction control light on

Pass 25 Jan 2011 53,209 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 53,209 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 47,920 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 47,920 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 41,960 miles

2nd C A T unit breaking up inside

Pass 20 Feb 2008 34,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZXV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 ZXV, 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 ZXV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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