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AF55 ZWZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,207 mi
Last recorded123,207 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 ZWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 123,207 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front wing corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2022 117,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front wings slightly corroded

exhaust corroded

flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2022 117,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front wings slightly corroded

exhaust corroded

flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2021 112,386 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 112,386 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 107,595 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 107,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 106,694 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 106,694 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 101,938 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 101,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Polished lens (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Polished lens (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 96,914 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear suspect handbrake cable possible sticking causing a slight bind of brake

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

coolant level below min topped up before testing

Fail 8 Aug 2017 96,914 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear suspect handbrake cable possible sticking causing a slight bind of brake

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

coolant level below min topped up before testing

Pass 25 Jul 2016 91,646 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 87,662 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 79,611 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 71,196 miles

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2012 63,076 miles

eml light on

Pass 17 Aug 2011 55,945 miles

engine check light on

Pass 3 Sep 2010 48,336 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 39,523 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 39,523 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 30,373 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 ZWZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 ZWZ, 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 ZWZ registered?

AF55 ZWZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is AF55 ZWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 ZWZ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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