MOT Status
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71,490 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
front drop link balljoint boots slightly deteriorated
rear suspension arms & suspension components surface rust
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear subframe suspension arms rusty
all tyres slight perished/cracks in treads
rear suspension components surface rust
rear suspension arms / anti roll bar & components corroded
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
both front driveshafts corroded
evidence both rear brakes been getting hot
rear suspension arms / anti roll bar & components corroded
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both outer cv boots slight leak/small cut
headlight lenses slightly deteriorated/ faded
rear subframe suspension components surface rust
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)
surface rust on rear suspension components
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
BOTH REAR TYES CRACKING HEAVELY ON SIDEWALLS & TREAD
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake calliper , handbrake lever not returning to rest position
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
front wipers smearing
under tray fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
rear tyres cracking heavily
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
restricted view of disc pads fronts appear low
stress cracks in nsf tyre tread worn tyre
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF05 RSU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 RSU, 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 RSU registered?
AF05 RSU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 March 2005.
Is AF05 RSU safe to buy?
The MOT history for AF05 RSU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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