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AF55 ZTV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,590 mi
Last recorded93,590 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 ZTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 93,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 93,576 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box seam split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 82,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2021 82,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 82,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front headlight cloudy

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 74,839 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 69,502 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 65,239 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 65,239 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 63,337 miles

Offside Rear wheel stiff to turn by hand. further inspection required.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 59,059 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 53,903 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 53,900 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 48,669 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 43,292 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 37,983 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 32,170 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 26,652 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 21,290 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 ZTV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZTV, 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 ZTV registered?

AF55 ZTV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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