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AF55 ZYT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,972 mi
Last recorded164,972 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 ZYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2020 164,972 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2020 164,972 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 152,000 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 142,745 miles

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

exoz mid box dettiroted leakin

Pass 11 Jul 2017 130,368 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 124,645 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 117,878 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 111,021 miles

noise from nearside rear hub when wheel rotated

oil leak

prompt attention to front brake discs worn

prompt attention to front brake pads worn low

rear brake discs corroded & worn

Pass 26 Jul 2013 103,958 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside rear tyre perishing

rear brake discs corroded & worn

Pass 18 Feb 2013 100,863 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 100,863 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 May 2012 94,040 miles

both front tyres worn very badly inner edges ,tracking problems?

Fail 16 May 2012 94,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn very badly inner edges ,tracking problems?

Pass 4 May 2011 79,985 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 79,985 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 64,558 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 64,558 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 50,486 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 ZYT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZYT, 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 ZYT registered?

AF55 ZYT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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