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AU05 ZVL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,364 mi
Last recorded147,364 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 ZVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2021 147,364 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 140,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2019 131,561 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet safety catch stiff

nearside outer cv gaiter deteriorated

offside and nearside headlights deteriorated, poor beam image

offside front tyre worn slightly inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2018 117,152 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Slight play found at wheel.

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front lower arm - rear bushs. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 104,567 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 89,083 miles

Oil leak

Under trays fitted some components not tested.

Pass 28 Oct 2014 68,322 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 54,122 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 51,066 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 45,514 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside

Pass 24 Feb 2011 40,276 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 34,069 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 27,708 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 21,268 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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AU05 ZVL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AU05 ZVL, 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 AU05 ZVL registered?

AU05 ZVL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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