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AF05 ZYR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,497 mi
Last recorded75,497 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 ZYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 75,497 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 68,983 miles

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

Rear both tyres deteriorated

Fail 26 May 2017 68,982 miles

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

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

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

Rear both tyres deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2016 66,772 miles

Items removed from the drivers view prior to testing

both rear tyres are slightly deteriorated on tread

Pass 2 Jun 2015 65,035 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 61,384 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 57,556 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 53,482 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 49,060 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 44,831 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 44,831 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 36,704 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 36,704 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 3 May 2008 27,621 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 ZYR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZYR, 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 ZYR registered?

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

Is AF05 ZYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 ZYR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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