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AF55 ZVH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,341 mi
Last recorded116,341 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2021 116,341 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 110,374 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 110,374 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 108,692 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 108,689 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 98,661 miles

nearside and offside wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 20 Sep 2017 93,042 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 86,109 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 72,278 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 62,169 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 53,737 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 46,877 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 37,772 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 27,519 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 23,552 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 18,467 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 14,256 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 ZVH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZVH, 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 ZVH registered?

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

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The MOT history for AF55 ZVH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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