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AF05 PGE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

99,564 mi
Last recorded99,564 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 PGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 99,564 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 98,524 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 98,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 97,060 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 95,703 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 95,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 94,749 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 88,711 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides pattern still visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights leave on zero setting unless excess weight carried ()

plastic engine and underfloor covers ftd which obscure some items

Pass 17 Mar 2018 80,239 miles

both headlamps slightly opaque pattern still visble both sides

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure some checkable items

Fail 17 Mar 2018 80,239 miles

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

both headlamps slightly opaque pattern still visble both sides

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure some checkable items

Pass 1 Apr 2017 73,709 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

both headlamps slightly opaque pattern still visible

plastic engine and underfloor covers ftd which obscure some checkable items

Fail 1 Apr 2017 73,709 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

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

both headlamps slightly opaque pattern still visible

plastic engine and underfloor covers ftd which obscure some checkable items

Pass 6 Apr 2016 65,817 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 57,453 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

engine req 1 pt 5/w30 synthetic oil to reach max on dipstick

Pass 31 Mar 2015 57,453 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

engine req 1 pt 5/w30 synthetic oil to reach max on dipstick

Pass 2 Apr 2014 50,741 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 50,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 46,085 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine oil req 1 pt 5/w30 synthetic oil to reach max on dipstick

Fail 11 Apr 2013 46,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine oil req 1 pt 5/w30 synthetic oil to reach max on dipstick

Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,207 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 42,207 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 38,112 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 38,112 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 33,885 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 30,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2008 27,585 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 27,585 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 PGE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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