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AF05 RHZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,420 mi
Last recorded168,420 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 168,420 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 156,360 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 156,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 147,140 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 147,140 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 137,685 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 137,685 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 127,507 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Jul 2014 115,031 miles

Both rear brakes binding

Rear brake pads appear low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 101,777 miles

bonnet release mechanism stiff

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2012 90,882 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 77,952 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

nearside and offside front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2010 70,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre outer wall perished

Pass 23 Jun 2009 64,485 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 52,727 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 3 Sep 2008 52,727 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 43,443 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 RHZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RHZ, 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 RHZ registered?

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

Is AF05 RHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 RHZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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