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AP05 CZZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

216,173 mi
Last recorded216,173 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 CZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 216,173 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 210,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 205,317 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 202,700 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 202,700 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 197,340 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 197,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 192,104 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 187,850 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 182,128 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 172,934 miles

both rear shock absorber bump stops worn

wind screen slight stone chips

Pass 25 May 2016 160,814 miles

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

both rear shock absorber upper bump stops worn

Fail 24 May 2016 160,810 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated and split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear shock absorber upper bump stops worn

Pass 1 Jun 2015 147,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 147,755 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 135,930 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake binding

wheel arch liner/undertray skirt loose behined offside front wheel.

Pass 30 May 2013 117,903 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 100,151 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 86,265 miles

tread depths low on both front tyres

Pass 9 Jun 2010 73,035 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 73,032 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Pass 11 May 2009 53,815 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 37,882 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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AP05 CZZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AP05 CZZ, 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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AP05 CZZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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