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AF05 VPW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,013 mi
Last recorded88,013 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 88,013 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 87,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 83,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 79,322 miles

Headlamp beam pattern weak but evident

Pass 26 Apr 2019 72,111 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 May 2018 68,358 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight damage to rear bumper

slight deterioration to headlamp plastic lenses

Pass 2 Mar 2017 63,095 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 60,478 miles

Front Both Wiper blades deteriorated; Advise Att

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 X Tail bulb out (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 60,478 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Both Wiper blades deteriorated; Advise Att

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 X Tail bulb out (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 56,090 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 56,090 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 51,954 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 48,921 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 48,921 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,341 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 35,113 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 35,113 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 30,067 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 23,192 miles

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

chips in windscreen,osr parcel shelf cord broken,slight damage to rear bumper & tailgate & various marks to paintwork,undershield covers fitted to both floor[ans,inner rear wheel arches covered

Fail 28 Feb 2009 23,121 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2008 20,644 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 VPW 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 71.4%.

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 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 VPW, 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 VPW registered?

AF05 VPW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AF05 VPW safe to buy?

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