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AO05 ZTW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,135 mi
Last recorded102,135 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 102,135 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 101,027 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2017 101,027 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 93,259 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 91,472 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 91,472 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 81,993 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 71,631 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 63,492 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 63,492 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 57,093 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 20 Aug 2010 50,054 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 39,420 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 32,051 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 ZTW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ZTW, 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 ZTW registered?

AO05 ZTW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is AO05 ZTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 ZTW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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