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AF05 FTU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,667 mi
Last recorded133,667 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 FTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 133,667 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 122,104 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 116,266 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 122,428 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 108,915 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 103,387 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 97,000 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 88,765 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 80,315 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 73,165 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 73,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 65,761 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 65,761 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 57,800 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 57,799 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 52,343 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 46,840 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 41,370 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 37,099 miles

engine management light on

Pass 15 May 2009 28,045 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 18,747 miles

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

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

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 FTU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF05 FTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF05 FTU registered?

AF05 FTU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is AF05 FTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 FTU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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