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AF05 PXT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,119 mi
Last recorded94,119 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 PXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 94,119 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition

both side headlamp have poor beam paten

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2016 84,825 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing worn

Pass 28 Apr 2015 75,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside and offside rear tyres side wall in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2014 63,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight weep from n/s/f outer cv boot

Fail 22 Apr 2014 63,669 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight weep from n/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 15 Jan 2013 60,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 57,311 miles

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 2 Feb 2011 54,484 miles

slight weep from n/s/f cv boot

unable to check various parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 19 Feb 2010 52,214 miles

slight weep from n/s/f cv boot

unable to check parts of vehicle properly due to covers

Fail 19 Feb 2010 52,214 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

slight weep from n/s/f cv boot

unable to check parts of vehicle properly due to covers

Pass 2 Feb 2009 49,311 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 38,813 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 PXT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PXT, 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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What year was AF05 PXT registered?

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

Is AF05 PXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 PXT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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