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AV05 ZSJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

202,102 mi
Last recorded202,102 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 ZSJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 202,102 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 202,102 miles

Emissions not tested failed emissions (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 195,096 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 195,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2019 181,226 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 181,226 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 167,483 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 154,643 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 144,217 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 144,217 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 133,141 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 122,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 113,856 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 May 2012 100,485 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 86,348 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 71,704 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 57,635 miles

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

n/s/r trye has punture

Pass 1 May 2008 43,933 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 43,796 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZSJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AV05 ZSJ, 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 ZSJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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