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AP54 CZF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

101,094 mi
Last recorded101,094 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 CZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 101,094 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 99,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 99,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 97,518 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 94,398 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 94,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2022 90,543 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 85,627 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 81,884 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 77,771 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 77,771 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 69,379 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 63,167 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 63,102 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 53,949 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 31 May 2016 53,949 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 4 Jun 2015 48,466 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 48,466 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 41,973 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 36,670 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 30,582 miles

Slight bind to nearside rear brake

Pass 13 Jun 2011 24,297 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 21,567 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 18,645 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 14,976 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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AP54 CZF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AP54 CZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP54 CZF registered?

AP54 CZF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is AP54 CZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP54 CZF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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