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AF05 RDZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,101 mi
Last recorded108,101 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 108,101 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 108,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 104,126 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2016 104,123 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 97,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

Pass 23 Jun 2014 92,043 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)

Fail 28 May 2014 90,598 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light indicates a fault

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

Nsf bumper grill missing

Pass 3 Jun 2013 76,801 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 69,990 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 61,708 miles

plastic under tray covering brake pipes

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads low

Fail 12 May 2011 61,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

plastic under tray covering brake pipes

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads low

Pass 7 May 2010 53,009 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 41,120 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 33,781 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 RDZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 RDZ, 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 RDZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 March 2005.

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