MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,041 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
Front Bonnet does not open
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)
Front Oil leak ()
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 ()
Front both brake discs pitted,advise
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
Front both headlamp lens need good clean.advise
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)
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)
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)
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
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
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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