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AU05 ZVM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,790 mi
Last recorded140,790 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 ZVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 140,790 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 133,228 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 133,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens tarnished (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens tarnished (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 126,540 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 116,982 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres bald and rubber VERY thin on inner edges

under trays fitted, some testable items not visible

Fail 10 Dec 2018 116,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres bald and rubber VERY thin on inner edges

under trays fitted, some testable items not visible

Pass 20 Dec 2017 104,416 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 88,246 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 75,005 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low on edges

Pass 16 Dec 2014 63,668 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on inside and outside (shallow grooves)

offside rear wheel hard to rotate by hand indicates brake holding on

Pass 10 Feb 2014 60,464 miles

both front tyres perished/ cracking

Pass 12 Feb 2013 56,779 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 56,779 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front discs lipped

Pass 8 Feb 2012 53,418 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 49,893 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 45,802 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 45,802 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 41,940 miles

Offside rear brake binding on slightly.

Pass 14 Feb 2008 39,480 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 ZVM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZVM, 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 ZVM registered?

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

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The MOT history for AU05 ZVM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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