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AF05 PGX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,041 mi
Last recorded148,041 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 PGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 148,041 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer wheel arch corroded,advise

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides, located at axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 148,027 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both headlamps, Also no clear image due to deterioration (4.1.4 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working Wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (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))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides, located at axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 144,128 miles

Front Bonnet does not open

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Apr 2018 144,115 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Wing panel (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Front Bonnet does not open

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 143,160 miles

Front both brake discs pitted,advise

Fail 15 Apr 2017 143,147 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both aims blurred (1.8.A.1a)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both c.v.boots leaking grease due to torn boots (2.5.C.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid insufficient fluid (8.2.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both shocks leaking fluid (2.7.3)

Front both brake discs pitted,advise

Pass 16 Apr 2016 130,594 miles

Front both headlamp lens need good clean.advise

Fail 18 Apr 2015 118,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 118,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 108,674 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 91,229 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Apr 2013 91,174 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2012 74,598 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 58,861 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 44,260 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 30,830 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 25,903 miles

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 PGX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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