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AF05 VPV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,076 mi
Last recorded90,076 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 90,076 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 90,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 86,073 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 86,059 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 82,989 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 78,782 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 74,298 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 74,298 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2017 74,008 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Sep 2016 70,525 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 66,664 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil on min

Pass 26 Sep 2014 63,076 miles

n/s o/s front brake disc woen

Fail 26 Sep 2014 63,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s o/s front brake disc woen

Pass 28 Oct 2013 60,442 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 57,420 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 54,668 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 49,413 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 10 Jun 2010 49,108 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn smooth on tread edges

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 2 Jul 2009 42,233 miles

both front tyre outer wall damaged but not exposed to cords

Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,999 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

Is AF05 VPV safe to buy?

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