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AF05 RHA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,256 mi
Last recorded116,256 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 116,256 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 116,444 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND REAR BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 107,341 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 96,839 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 96,837 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 84,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 75,073 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 64,372 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2013 51,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2013 51,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 45,713 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 39,519 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 39,519 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 35,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre damaged in tread

Pass 13 Aug 2010 35,104 miles

offside rear tyre damaged in tread

Pass 11 Aug 2009 30,476 miles

offside rear tyre damaged in the tread

Fail 11 Aug 2009 30,472 miles

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

offside rear tyre damaged in the tread

Pass 18 Apr 2008 25,470 miles

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

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

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 RHA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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