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AF05 VTJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

185,010 mi
Last recorded185,010 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 185,010 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front windscreen washer pressure is slightly reduced but works

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2019 179,981 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 179,981 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 175,686 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 175,686 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2017 171,612 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 165,740 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 160,161 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 160,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 155,927 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 155,908 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 150,484 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 150,483 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 146,012 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 146,012 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 135,742 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 135,742 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 118,408 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 114,554 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 85,112 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 VTJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VTJ, 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 VTJ registered?

AF05 VTJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 March 2005.

Is AF05 VTJ safe to buy?

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