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AF05 VTP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,296 mi
Last recorded86,296 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VTP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2021 86,296 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated giving no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated giving no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre /inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber missing but system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split at inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light door mirror indecator (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split at inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 76,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread slightly cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (worn on edge) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Jun 2019 68,520 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 68,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2018 65,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp surface misting only just see pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp surface misting only just see pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 61,201 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2017 61,199 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 58,198 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 55,259 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 52,913 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 49,693 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 45,816 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 41,691 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 38,350 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 33,360 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 25,155 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 VTP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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