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AF05 VTG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,371 mi
Last recorded174,371 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VTG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 174,371 miles

Engine oil level is too low

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both side (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2016 174,364 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine oil level is too low

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both side (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2014 166,666 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 5 Dec 2014 166,662 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2013 159,301 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 142,634 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre side wall cut

Pass 18 Apr 2011 120,225 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre side wall cut

Pass 8 Mar 2010 83,933 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 58,671 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 58,671 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 41,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VTG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VTG, 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 VTG registered?

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

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