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AF05 PDV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,358 mi
Last recorded111,358 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 111,358 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 111,286 miles

underbody front & rear excessively corroded

underbody front & rear undersealed

Fail 6 Sep 2021 111,279 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underbody front & rear excessively corroded

underbody front & rear undersealed

Pass 8 Aug 2020 105,893 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 92,340 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 83,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 83,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 76,779 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jan 2016 71,474 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2015 69,546 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)

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 20 Jan 2014 66,624 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 55,995 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 51,642 miles

front and rear registration plates deteriorated

front brake discs pitted

front wipers deteriorated

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Mar 2011 46,862 miles

front brake discs worn/pitted

front registration plate deteriorated

nearside mirror/indicator damaged

rear brake discs worn/pitted

Pass 2 Feb 2010 39,948 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 34,593 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 34,593 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 29,222 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres starting to perish

nearside front tyre worn to 1.mm on outer edge of tread

offside front tyre wornt o 1.6mm on inner edge of tread

Pass 20 Feb 2008 29,222 miles

all tyres starting to perish

nearside front tyre worn to 1.mm on outer edge of tread

offside front tyre wornt o 1.6mm on inner edge of tread

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 PDV 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 78.9%.

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

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