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AF55 ZPO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,144 mi
Last recorded108,144 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 ZPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 108,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit, change soon as possible, also has a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 90,885 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 73,941 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 58,146 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 58,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2022 45,726 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 36,158 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 35,976 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 35,680 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Nov 2018 35,680 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Nov 2017 35,296 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 34,415 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 33,105 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 33,105 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 31,767 miles

nearside door mirror indicator cracked

Pass 11 Nov 2013 30,170 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 28,484 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 26,905 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 24,912 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 22,354 miles

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

engine undertray / floorplan fitted restrict view

Pass 1 Dec 2008 19,837 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 ZPO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZPO, 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 ZPO registered?

AF55 ZPO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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The MOT history for AF55 ZPO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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