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AF05 VUB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

176,689 mi
Last recorded176,689 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2018 176,689 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 161,016 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 160,734 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 145,316 miles

Engine management light on?

Front Both headlamp lenses clouding!

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Consider replacing! (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Starting to leak grease from small split! (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 145,316 miles

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

Engine management light on?

Front Both headlamp lenses clouding!

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Consider replacing! (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Starting to leak grease from small split! (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 130,312 miles

Engine management light on?

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 130,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine management light on?

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 115,983 miles

Both headlamp lenses clouding!

Engine management light on?

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2014 115,280 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both headlamp lenses clouding!

Engine management light on?

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

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 101,908 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s + n/s headlight lense condition

all four tyres wornclose to wear limits + side walls condition

Pass 3 Apr 2012 88,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has a small cut in tread but within requirements

Fail 3 Apr 2012 88,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has a small cut in tread but within requirements

Pass 1 Apr 2011 74,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 63,292 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 50,900 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 40,159 miles

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

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

front no plate slight deterioration

Pass 26 Mar 2008 40,159 miles

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

front no plate slight deterioration

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 VUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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