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AF05 POA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,439 mi
Last recorded151,439 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 POA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 151,439 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 135,590 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 135,587 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 131,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 131,372 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 127,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 127,150 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 118,587 miles

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

N/s headlight has poor pattern

N/s/f lower suspension arm, front inner bush worn

N/s/r tyre has deep cuts in tread

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 118,587 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

N/s headlight has poor pattern

N/s/f lower suspension arm, front inner bush worn

N/s/r tyre has deep cuts in tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 111,954 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 105,177 miles

N/S headlight has poor pattern.

N/S/R bumper in poor condition.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 98,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 91,873 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads low

Fail 16 Jan 2012 91,871 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads low

Pass 14 Jan 2011 75,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 55,937 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage to nearside front inner rimm

Pass 27 Feb 2008 43,979 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 43,971 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear pads low ,unable to see inner pads

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 POA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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