CarVerify

Free Car Check

AF05 PBV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

82,111 mi
Last recorded82,111 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2020 82,111 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 75,439 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 19 Nov 2018 75,438 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury o/s/ bumper corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres worn unevenly

engine oil on minimum

Pass 28 Sep 2017 69,615 miles

brakes,underside,antiroll bar and suspension arms very rusty

tailgate will not open from outside

Fail 27 Sep 2017 69,610 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

brakes,underside,antiroll bar and suspension arms very rusty

tailgate will not open from outside

Pass 25 Aug 2016 63,306 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2016 63,306 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 61,465 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

parking brake only just made the requirements

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 61,465 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

parking brake only just made the requirements

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 54,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine warning light on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2014 54,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine warning light on.

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2013 46,318 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Small age cracks in nearside rear tyre.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 46,318 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Small age cracks in nearside rear tyre.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 38,287 miles

Airbag warning light on.

ESP / TRACTION CONTROL warning light on.

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

Small cracks to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 31,116 miles

airbag light on.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 27,587 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2009 23,461 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 20,592 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear, three point belt.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2008 20,592 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear, three point belt.

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AF05 PBV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PBV, 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

How do I check the history of AF05 PBV?

You can check the full history of AF05 PBV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF05 PBV registered?

AF05 PBV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AF05 PBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 PBV shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF05 PBV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AF05 PBV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.