MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,305 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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
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
engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection
oil leak
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
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
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
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
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
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres worn inner edge
offside front tyre worn to 3mm
slight exhaust blow
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Front number plate cracked.
N/S/F tyre outer sidewall scuffed.
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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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