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AF05 RAU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,460 mi
Last recorded100,460 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 100,460 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 100,397 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 97,387 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 93,923 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 93,923 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 88,316 miles

Both rear tyres cracking between tread

Fail 19 Oct 2018

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyres cracking between tread

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 84,603 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear both rear tyres cracking on tread

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 84,603 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear both rear tyres cracking on tread

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 81,427 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 80,140 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex weak (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2015 80,140 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex weak (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2014 74,691 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

N/S/R BRAKE DISC CORRODED

N/S/R BRAKE SLIGHTLY GRABBING ON

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 67,651 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 67,612 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 57,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag warning light on

Pass 17 Dec 2011 51,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

Pass 31 Dec 2010 44,627 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 40,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat at nearside rear

Pass 28 Feb 2009 34,536 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear

Pass 27 Feb 2008 27,429 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)

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 RAU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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