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AF05 ULM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

173,134 mi
Last recorded173,134 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 ULM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 173,134 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x2 (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 166,012 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 159,606 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 152,920 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 142,992 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 142,992 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre starting to get low on tread and perishing

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 132,833 miles

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

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 122,806 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 110,382 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 98,139 miles

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

Play in near side steering rack inner joint.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 87,584 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking.

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

Fail 27 Dec 2013 87,581 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking.

n/s/r brake slightly binding. brakes evenly on roller tester.

Fail 27 Dec 2012 77,608 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2012 77,608 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2011 62,293 miles

Front wiper blades perishing.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 49,166 miles

n/s/f tyre close to wear bar. 3mm

Pass 22 Feb 2010 39,577 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 31,849 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 25,188 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 ULM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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