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AF05 ZZD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,137 mi
Last recorded99,137 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 99,137 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018

Front Body panel insecure bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2017 79,867 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 74,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 67,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front console bushes splittng slightly

both rear anti roll bar links bushes splitting slightly

front wipers smearing

Fail 5 May 2015 67,844 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front console bushes splittng slightly

both rear anti roll bar links bushes splitting slightly

front wipers smearing

Pass 6 May 2014 61,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in windscreen outside swept area

n/S washer jet inop

o/S/F tyre worn inner edge

slight leaking of grease past O/S outer CV boot clip

slight roughness o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 25 Apr 2013 55,809 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 55,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 50,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/S washer jet inop

Pass 5 May 2011 44,814 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 36,111 miles

n/S/R tyre wall kerb damage

o/S CV boot leaking grease past clip

Pass 13 May 2009 29,573 miles

o/S CV boot slight leaking of grease past clip

Fail 13 May 2009 29,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

o/S CV boot slight leaking of grease past clip

Pass 13 May 2008 22,786 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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 ZZD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZZD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF05 ZZD registered?

AF05 ZZD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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