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AF05 RSV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,690 mi
Last recorded124,690 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 124,690 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front headlamps clouded

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 120,638 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n\s and o\s front and center brake hose mounting corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front and rear suspension corroded

n\s and o\s rear tyres worn on inner tread

Fail 13 Mar 2020 120,636 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated n\s and o\s rear cord showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n\s front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up o\s rear (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n\s and o\s front and center house mounting corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front and rear suspension corroded

n\s and o\s rear worn on inner tread

Pass 13 Mar 2019 110,546 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 110,545 miles

Brake performance not tested n\s rear pad below 1.5 mm (1.2.1 (g))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n\s front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Position lamp not working o\s front side light (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n\s front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up n\s rear (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o\s front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 5 Mar 2018 95,519 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n\s rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 95,519 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n\s and o\s rear tyres worn on inner tread (4.1.D.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n\s rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 81,504 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 81,503 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 69,017 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 65,022 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 58,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged/no cord showing

Fail 3 Apr 2014 58,738 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged/no cord showing

Pass 8 Apr 2013 53,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear exhaust sections slightly deteriorated

handbrake stiff in operation

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn [inner face]

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

water topped up before test

Fail 8 Apr 2013 53,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear exhaust sections slightly deteriorated

handbrake stiff in operation

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn [inner face]

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

water topped up before test

Pass 5 Apr 2012 48,811 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 45,150 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 45,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 41,327 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 36,937 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 31,286 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 RSV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RSV, 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 RSV registered?

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

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