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AF05 PBY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,932 mi
Last recorded99,932 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 PBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 99,932 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 92,238 miles

corrosion to underside.

Fail 16 May 2016 92,182 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear wiper

Fail 9 May 2016 92,000 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear wiper

Pass 1 May 2015 85,760 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 85,760 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

osf tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 30 Apr 2014 79,334 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and tread starting to tear apart. 195/65R15

both rear tyres perished between tread 195/65R15

Fail 29 Apr 2014 79,334 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on edges and tread starting to tear apart. 195/65R15

both rear tyres perished between tread 195/65R15

Pass 25 Apr 2013 72,229 miles

both rear tyres perished and on 3mm of tread. 195/65R15

o/s front wiper not clearing screen perfectly

Fail 22 Apr 2013 72,200 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and on 3mm of tread. 195/65R15

o/s front wiper not clearing screen perfectly

Pass 27 Mar 2012 63,513 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear brake grabbing

Pass 18 Mar 2011 55,882 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 48,539 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 41,483 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 41,427 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 34,338 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 PBY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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