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AF05 RSY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,377 mi
Last recorded117,377 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 117,377 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 117,377 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 110,136 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 102,285 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads look thin

some noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 14 Feb 2018 102,285 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads look thin

some noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 Feb 2017 94,401 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 94,399 miles

Emissions not tested way over limit and uneven fast idle (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 94,399 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 86,215 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 78,229 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s door mirror glass loose

poor beam image both headlights

Pass 18 Feb 2014 70,323 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 70,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

floor pans covered

n/s/f tyre going bald on inner edge + close to limit

Pass 2 Mar 2013 62,274 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 55,905 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 49,157 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 42,956 miles

chips in lower screen

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Feb 2009 36,179 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 27,738 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 RSY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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