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AV05 ZSF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,305 mi
Last recorded105,305 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 ZSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 105,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 98,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 98,458 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 89,902 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 81,057 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, and nearside rear, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear accident damage

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

items removed from drivers view prior to test

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Fail 30 Mar 2019 81,056 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, and nearside rear, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear accident damage

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

handbrake 17% nearside lower reading

items removed from drivers view prior to test

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Pass 31 Mar 2018 74,900 miles

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2018 74,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2017 69,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear back plate rust

Nearside Rear wheel minor binding

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/etc

Pass 20 Apr 2016 64,480 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both, images just acceptable (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front disc rust minor

Nearside Rear wheel slight binding

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

all tyres minor cracking

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

wheel trims fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2016 64,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front disc rust minor

Nearside Rear wheel slight binding

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

all tyres minor cracking

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

wheel trims fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 57,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

osr tyre 3mm + bald on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2014 52,934 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

slight exhaust blow

Pass 27 Apr 2013 46,708 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 46,708 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 42,140 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 28 Mar 2011 36,395 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 30,758 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 30,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 25,400 miles

Front number plate cracked.

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall scuffed.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 19,928 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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AV05 ZSF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV05 ZSF, 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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AV05 ZSF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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