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AF05 HVR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,048 mi
Last recorded147,048 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 HVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 147,048 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 145,551 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 143,414 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 138,826 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 133,578 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 126,858 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 116,850 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 112,411 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 106,292 miles

front disc slightly worn

Fail 9 Mar 2011 106,292 miles

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

front disc slightly worn

Pass 1 Mar 2010 97,784 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 4 Mar 2009 87,852 miles

vehicle underbody fitted with plastic trims

Fail 2 Mar 2009 87,852 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

vehicle underbody fitted with plastic trims

Pass 25 Mar 2008 66,321 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)

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 HVR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 HVR, 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 HVR registered?

AF05 HVR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AF05 HVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 HVR shows 14 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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