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AF05 RSU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

71,490 mi
Last recorded71,490 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 71,490 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 70,296 miles

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))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 68,669 miles

Rear subframe suspension arms rusty

all tyres slight perished/cracks in treads

Pass 10 Mar 2023 65,441 miles

rear suspension components surface rust

Pass 15 Mar 2022 63,282 miles

rear suspension arms / anti roll bar & components corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2022 63,282 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 61,540 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 59,408 miles

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated/ faded

Pass 1 Mar 2019 57,098 miles

rear subframe suspension components surface rust

Pass 22 Feb 2018 54,792 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)

surface rust on rear suspension components

Pass 1 Mar 2017 53,444 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 53,444 miles

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 50,670 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 46,544 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 41,772 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 41,772 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 35,004 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 29,028 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 22,627 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 20,134 miles

restricted view of disc pads fronts appear low

stress cracks in nsf tyre tread worn tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2009 17,984 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 15,608 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 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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