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AF05 RRY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,399 mi
Last recorded94,399 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 94,399 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 3609 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 92,683 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 92,683 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 90,682 miles

both front tyres 3mm

o/s/front bottom arm corroding

Fail 20 Apr 2018 90,678 miles

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres 3mm

o/s/front bottom arm corroding

Pass 18 Apr 2017 89,097 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 89,097 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 86,666 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 83,834 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 80,037 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Apr 2013 76,612 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 72,620 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 72,612 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 69,110 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 62,498 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 53,709 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 50,437 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 39,707 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Offside Rear 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 RRY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RRY, 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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What year was AF05 RRY registered?

AF05 RRY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is AF05 RRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 RRY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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