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AF55 GZD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,032 mi
Last recorded156,032 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 GZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 156,032 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 145,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 145,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking hose (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 136,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear bumper damaged

Fail 11 Jun 2015 136,123 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear bumper damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2014 126,206 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 93,956 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 40,425 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 32,876 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 25,194 miles

both registraton plates deteriorating

Pass 3 Sep 2008 18,345 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 18,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyre tread depths close to legal limit

both front tyres worn bald on inside edges of tread close to legal limit

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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AF55 GZD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF55 GZD, 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 AF55 GZD registered?

AF55 GZD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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