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AF55 ZUC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,847 mi
Last recorded114,847 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 114,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2018 114,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 101,747 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Engine covers and under-trays fitted. Preventing full inspection of test items.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps have a product on the lenses (1.7.5a)

Oil leak oil leak from sump area ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 90,196 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 85,775 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 81,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Sep 2013 76,082 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 69,006 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 57,561 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 57,561 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 42,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

esp light on

Pass 16 Dec 2009 29,860 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 18,604 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 18,535 miles

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

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 ZUC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZUC, 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 ZUC registered?

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

Is AF55 ZUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 ZUC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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