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AF05 ZYM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,006 mi
Last recorded96,006 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 96,006 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 87,143 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2013 73,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 65,833 miles

airbag light on

nearside front tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 13 Apr 2012 65,833 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

nearside front tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 9 Apr 2011 57,457 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 51,593 miles

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

Front number plate deteriorated

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 44,171 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 35,381 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 ZYM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZYM, 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 ZYM registered?

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

Is AF05 ZYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 ZYM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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