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AF05 VTE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,206 mi
Last recorded146,206 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 146,206 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 146,206 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 140,322 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 127,702 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 127,702 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 122,223 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 122,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine light on

Pass 9 Apr 2014 115,073 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 105,059 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

offside door mirror slight damage

Fail 8 Apr 2013 104,891 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

offside door mirror slight damage

Pass 12 Apr 2012 92,183 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet cable return sticking

esp system switched off

Pass 19 Apr 2011 80,940 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 68,787 miles

nearside front wheel bearing not rough but has slight noise indicating a dry bearing

Pass 1 Apr 2009 54,769 miles

nearside front wing and bumper damaged

nearside rear wheel trim missing

Pass 7 Apr 2008 43,341 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 VTE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VTE, 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 VTE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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