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AF05 FKU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

176,564 mi
Last recorded176,564 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 FKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 176,564 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 173,773 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAMP ADRIFT (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE/GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 173,773 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect PRODUCT ON LENS,NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAMP ADRIFT (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE/GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 162,247 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 162,244 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 145,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 138,155 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 123,006 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 102,827 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 96,142 miles

oil level sensor light on

Pass 20 Apr 2013 89,431 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 81,619 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 62,296 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 47,692 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 47,691 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 May 2009 33,173 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2008 25,867 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AF05 FKU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AF05 FKU, 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 AF05 FKU registered?

AF05 FKU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is AF05 FKU safe to buy?

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