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AF55 ZTY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

69,577 mi
Last recorded69,577 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 69,577 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 69,456 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

corrosion to suspension and braking components

Pass 2 Sep 2024 69,149 miles

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

Front tyres badly cracked

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

corrosion to suspension and braking components

Pass 16 Aug 2023 68,592 miles

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

Front tyres badly cracked between treads

corrosion to suspension and braking components

Fail 16 Aug 2023 68,590 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front tyres badly cracked between treads

corrosion to suspension and braking components

Pass 16 Aug 2022 68,367 miles

corrosion to suspension and braking components

Fail 16 Aug 2022 68,365 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

corrosion to suspension and braking components

Pass 19 Aug 2021 68,220 miles

Front cracks in tyres

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 4 Sep 2020 67,922 miles

corrosion to suspension and braking components

Pass 19 Aug 2019 66,711 miles

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

corrosion to suspension and braking components

Fail 19 Aug 2019 66,709 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to suspension and braking components

Pass 15 Aug 2018 62,962 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 62,958 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlamp lenses deteriorated/discoloured and affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 59,209 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre low tread and cracks

Pass 15 Aug 2016 55,398 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

cracks in rear tyres

Fail 15 Aug 2016 55,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

cracks in rear tyres

Pass 17 Aug 2015 51,828 miles

cracks in o/s/r tyre

Fail 17 Aug 2015 51,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spots (4.1.E.1)

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

cracks in o/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2014 48,617 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 44,744 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 44,742 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 41,331 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 37,218 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 31,388 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 25,283 miles

cracks in all tyres

Pass 5 Sep 2008 20,626 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 ZTY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF55 ZTY registered?

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

Is AF55 ZTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 ZTY shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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