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AF05 HWA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,692 mi
Last recorded127,692 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 127,692 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 125,436 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 120,714 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the outer sides

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2017 120,714 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the outer sides

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2016 114,922 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and nearside front (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 108,387 miles

Engine trays fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and nearside front (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 103,428 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brakes are slightly grabbing

Pass 19 Aug 2013 97,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 91,121 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 90,991 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 90,991 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 76,079 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 58,340 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 58,340 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 36,405 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres perrished

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 HWA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HWA, 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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AF05 HWA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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