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AF05 ZYN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,150 mi
Last recorded135,150 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 ZYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 135,150 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 123,596 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective Bush Worn ()

Fail 30 Sep 2017 123,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Lower Gearbox mounting defective Bush Worn ()

O/S Front Wheel Arch Cover Loose

Pass 22 Feb 2017 117,581 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater lens slight crack.

Rear Body has slight corrosion NS & OS (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 117,581 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater lens slight crack.

Rear Body has slight corrosion NS & OS (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 114,248 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 104,443 miles

All 4 tyres worn on inner edge.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 104,431 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

All 4 tyres worn on inner edge.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 103,795 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 99,503 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres rubber perishing

Pass 29 Mar 2012 93,571 miles

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

offside front tyre slight split on inner sidewall

Fail 29 Mar 2012 93,571 miles

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

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

offside front tyre slight split on inner sidewall

Pass 28 Mar 2011 86,517 miles

Both rear bump stops starting to deteriate

Crack in front reg.plate

Cut on inner sidewall of O/S/F tyre

Screw in O/S/R tyre

Undershield loose

Underside chassis covers damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2011 86,517 miles

Both rear bump stops starting to deteriate

Crack in front reg.plate

Cut on inner sidewall of O/S/F tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Screw in O/S/R tyre

Undershield loose

Underside chassis covers damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2010 75,053 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 75,010 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 126,514 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 90,574 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 90,574 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZYN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZYN, 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 ZYN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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