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AF05 RBY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

151,559 mi
Last recorded151,559 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 RBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 151,559 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 136,918 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexey (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 125,813 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 116,675 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 107,783 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 95,296 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 95,296 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 85,804 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 76,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 66,270 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 56,489 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 46,608 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,857 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 37,857 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 29,415 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 RBY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 RBY, 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 RBY registered?

AF05 RBY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 March 2005.

Is AF05 RBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 RBY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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