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AO05 ZTL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,372 mi
Last recorded197,372 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 ZTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 197,372 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 177,951 miles

Front exhaust clamp gettiong weak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 164,374 miles

Front both front tyres scrubbed

both headlamp lens's deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2017 164,374 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front both front tyres scrubbed

both headlamp lens's deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2016 145,734 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 145,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror indicator. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Both head lamp lenses becoming faded.

Pass 20 Mar 2015 134,507 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 18 Mar 2015 134,507 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Oct 2013 121,961 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 24 Oct 2013 121,961 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 19 Nov 2012 111,216 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 111,216 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 101,347 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 91,330 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 71,284 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 71,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 56,921 miles

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

n/s/f outer cv gaitor has small split and leakage

Pass 2 Jun 2008 43,622 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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AO05 ZTL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AO05 ZTL, 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 AO05 ZTL registered?

AO05 ZTL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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