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AF55 MZD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,956 mi
Last recorded122,956 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 MZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 122,956 miles

engine management light on

exhaust front pipe deteriorated and leaking

headlamps deteriorating

offside front brake discs back plate badly corroded

rear brake discs slight pitting

rear suspension bump stops slight deterioration

Fail 13 May 2016 122,949 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine management light on

exhaust front pipe deteriorated and leaking

headlamps deteriorating

nearside front tyre at 3.0mm and slight wear inner edge

offside front brake discs back plate badly corroded

offside front tyre at 3.0mm and badly wearing inner edge

rear brake discs slight pitting

rear suspension bump stops slight deterioration

Pass 6 May 2015 101,551 miles

centre rear stop light needs attention

engine management light on

exhaust leak on front pipe close to excess

nearside front outer cv boot deteriorated

offside front brake discs back plate deteriorated

Fail 6 May 2015 101,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine management light on

exhaust leak on front pipe close to excess

nearside front outer cv boot deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wear inner edge

offside front brake discs back plate deteriorated

offside front tyre on legal limit and worn inner edge close to cords

Pass 17 Apr 2014 82,826 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 13 May 2013 69,882 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 69,880 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 61,311 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 61,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 52,105 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 46,788 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 46,788 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 45,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 37,389 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 MZD 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 57.1%.

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 AF55 MZD, 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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AF55 MZD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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