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AF05 PXU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,723 mi
Last recorded122,723 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 122,723 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 114,842 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 110,089 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 110,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 110,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 105,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output Dim but visible (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Lots of little chips and 1 crack. (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 96,290 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 91,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

slight distortion to both headlamp aim

Pass 1 May 2014 84,763 miles

Bonnet release broken

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 7 May 2013 79,201 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)

bonnet pull handle missing

Pass 4 May 2012 71,236 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

bonnet relase handle missing/broken

Fail 9 May 2011 63,748 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 63,748 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 54,884 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 54,879 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 44,763 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 34,036 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 PXU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PXU, 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 PXU registered?

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

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