MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,150 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Lower Gearbox mounting defective Bush Worn ()
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
o/s and n/s rear tyres rubber perishing
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front tyre slight split on inner sidewall
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
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
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
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)
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)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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