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AF05 PXG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,857 mi
Last recorded99,857 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 PXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 99,857 miles

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

engine oil level is slightly high

nearside and offside front headlamp beam images are becoming poor/blurred due to lenses deteriorating

nearside and offside front lower wishbone rear compliance bushes are deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

nearside rear brake disc is slightly corroded

offside front track rod end gaiter is perishing

unable to test offside rear wheel bearing correctly due to brake binding

very slight bind to nearside front wheel when rotating by hand

Fail 2 Jan 2020 99,844 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine oil level is slightly high

nearside and offside front headlamp beam images are becoming poor/blurred due to lenses deteriorating

nearside and offside front lower wishbone rear compliance bushes are deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

nearside rear brake disc is slightly corroded

offside front track rod end gaiter is perishing

unable to test offside rear wheel bearing correctly due to brake binding

very slight bind to nearside front wheel when rotating by hand

Pass 19 Dec 2018 91,732 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 91,732 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft likely to become detached all inner bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 77,798 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 75,991 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 75,991 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 68,968 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 68,967 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 54,961 miles

Advise offside front tyre wearing low on inner edges

Fail 26 Mar 2014 54,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advise centre rear stop light inopertive

Advise offside front tyre wearing low on inner edges

Advise tailgate inopertive

Pass 23 Jan 2013 43,694 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 39,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 35,456 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 31,780 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 29,140 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 29,140 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 26,432 miles

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

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 PXG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc 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 PXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF05 PXG registered?

AF05 PXG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AF05 PXG safe to buy?

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