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AF05 HWH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,043 mi
Last recorded94,043 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 HWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 94,043 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 94,042 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 90,843 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 87,707 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 84,287 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 84,287 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 80,239 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 75,993 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 69,429 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 60,851 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 55,252 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 55,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 49,162 miles

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

all four tyres have slight cuts in tread

Pass 15 Jun 2009 43,439 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 37,436 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 34,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 34,294 miles

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 HWH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HWH, 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 HWH registered?

AF05 HWH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is AF05 HWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 HWH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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