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AF05 RKA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

137,725 mi
Last recorded137,725 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 RKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 137,725 miles

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

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 133,508 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 133,508 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak Radiator leaking

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 128,980 miles

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 125,147 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 120,495 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 120,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 114,056 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 112,579 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 110,943 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 110,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2018 109,029 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

windscreen cracked not in swept area

Pass 7 Apr 2017 107,121 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 105,066 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 102,650 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 102,650 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 100,070 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 93,002 miles

n/s rear brake slight bind

Pass 27 Apr 2012 84,180 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 84,180 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 75,398 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 64,980 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 64,980 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 53,325 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 41,967 miles

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT UNIT BROKEN.

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 RKA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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