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AF55 ZVN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,342 mi
Last recorded93,342 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 ZVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 93,342 miles

Front Panel (plastic) is damaged behind bumper

Front front headlamps slightly deteriorated (lenses faded)

Fail 16 Sep 2021 93,341 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Panel (plastic) is damaged behind bumper

Front front headlamps slightly deteriorated (lenses faded)

Pass 15 Sep 2020 90,384 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 90,383 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 82,489 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2018 77,154 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 73,141 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 73,141 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 69,588 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 65,487 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 65,485 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 61,304 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 56,779 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 56,777 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 50,535 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 50,533 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 42,676 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner egde

Pass 14 Sep 2010 36,632 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 29,715 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 29,715 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 24,253 miles

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

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 ZVN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZVN, 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 ZVN registered?

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

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