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AF05 PXV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,224 mi
Last recorded119,224 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 119,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake caliper suspect. -

Rear No plate, delaminating

both headlamps poor lens - require polishing/treatment

Offside Front Tyre, inner edge worn smooth (down to sidewall rubber)

Fail 11 Aug 2020 119,224 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction - (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake caliper suspect. -

Rear No plate, delaminating

both headlamps poor lens - require polishing/treatment

Offside Front Tyre, inner edge worn smooth (down to sidewall rubber)

Pass 13 Aug 2019 114,981 miles

BODY DAMAGED

FRONT HEADLIGHT DETERIORATED

Pass 9 Aug 2018 108,722 miles

BODY DAMAGED N/S SILL DAMAGED

Pass 10 Aug 2017 102,438 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 94,837 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 84,436 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 75,516 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 75,514 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine MIL on

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 66,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 66,873 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 58,843 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 52,288 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 46,474 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 35,773 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 29,929 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 PXV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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