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AF55 LZO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,482 mi
Last recorded129,482 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 LZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 129,482 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil osf shock absorber has a slight leak (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 129,472 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect ns and os aims in correct (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated nsr wheel bearing rough and notchy (2.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil osf shock absorber has a slight leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 117,021 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

nearside and offside rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2016 117,021 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside and offside rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 111,819 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 111,713 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 99,786 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 88,528 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear brake is slightly sticking

Pass 10 Apr 2012 76,098 miles

o/s rear wheel bearing very slightly rough

Pass 5 Apr 2011 65,254 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 52,949 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 40,644 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 34,101 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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AF55 LZO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LZO, 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 LZO registered?

AF55 LZO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for AF55 LZO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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