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AF05 RGU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

102,533 mi
Last recorded102,533 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 102,533 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 96,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65R15 91H Bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 94,196 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 94,193 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 89,599 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 89,520 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 85,419 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 84,513 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 84,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 83,896 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 82,870 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 82,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 81,130 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 77,679 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 77,679 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 73,864 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 68,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Nov 2013 64,902 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 64,902 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 62,047 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 56,182 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 45,530 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 45,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 37,478 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 29,721 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 RGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RGU, 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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What year was AF05 RGU registered?

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

Is AF05 RGU safe to buy?

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