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AO05 ZSY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,035 mi
Last recorded136,035 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 ZSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 136,035 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 130,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

engine management light is on

Pass 1 Oct 2016 127,767 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 115,691 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 104,182 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 104,162 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 92,917 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 92,894 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 80,989 miles

unable to see front brake pads

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 9 Jun 2011 68,487 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracked on edge of tread area

Fail 3 Jun 2011 68,216 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

offside rear tyre cracked on edge of tread area

Pass 7 Jun 2010 54,664 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)

air bag light staying on

both front wings scratched slight also damage to rear bumper n/s corner.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 41,414 miles

air bag light on

Pass 17 May 2008 29,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 May 2008 29,417 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AO05 ZSY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO05 ZSY, 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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AO05 ZSY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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