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AF05 RRZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,922 mi
Last recorded167,922 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 167,922 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 150,655 miles

under tray fitted obscuring view

Fail 21 Jul 2016 150,655 miles

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

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 2 Mar 2015 137,901 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 137,895 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

EML light on

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine misfire

Pass 5 Mar 2014 123,787 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 108,604 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 94,553 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 80,191 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 65,186 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 51,831 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 38,453 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 RRZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RRZ, 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 RRZ registered?

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

Is AF05 RRZ safe to buy?

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