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AF05 OTZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

147,751 mi
Last recorded147,751 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 OTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 147,751 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 147,719 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 140,285 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 140,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 129,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 122,435 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 115,335 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 115,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 110,285 miles

N/s door mirror glass damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2019 104,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking in tread as well (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 100,716 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 94,986 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 94,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 92,021 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 86,831 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 86,831 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 80,435 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 76,220 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 76,220 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 70,071 miles

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

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 8 Sep 2012 70,071 miles

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 21 Aug 2011 65,027 miles

coolant low

traction control lamp and epc lamp illuminated

Pass 9 Sep 2010 58,926 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 50,129 miles

front brake pads wearing low???

rear brake pads wearing low??

Pass 18 Sep 2008 34,972 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 31,812 miles

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 OTZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OTZ, 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 OTZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 March 2005.

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