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AF05 POH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,766 mi
Last recorded87,766 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 87,766 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 87,265 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 85,758 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 84,086 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 84,084 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 82,255 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 82,253 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 80,215 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 80,215 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 77,397 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 74,846 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 70,569 miles

Brake warning lamp illuminated on dash, cannot see any obvious reason for this. Brake operation ok. It may be due to a faulty brake pad warning sensor.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside 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 1 Nov 2013 70,569 miles

Brake warning lamp illuminated on dash, cannot see any obvious reason for this. Brake operation ok. It may be due to a faulty brake pad warning sensor.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 63,403 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to the legal limit wear indicator bars.

Coolant leak to engine.

Have moved your air freshener from interior mirror as unfortunatly we have to consider this as a failure.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 57,632 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 50,408 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 42,907 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 42,907 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 32,249 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing in centre of tread

Pass 11 Feb 2008 32,249 miles

both front tyres wearing in centre 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 POH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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