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AF05 VUT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

137,628 mi
Last recorded137,628 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 137,628 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Outer edge cracked ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm inner edge worn unevenly/ feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.5mm Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel arch slightly corroded unlikely to cause injury

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 129,188 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 129,187 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 117,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror cracked ()

Offside Front Wing slight corroded wheel arch

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 106,876 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 106,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 102,471 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 102,471 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 99,176 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 99,176 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 95,096 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 92,308 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 89,121 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH GLASS MISTY (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt CLIP LOOSE (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 86,322 miles

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

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

advise n/s cv boot clip loose

Pass 7 Mar 2014 75,671 miles

boot locking catch insurcure

Fail 6 Mar 2014 75,649 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

boot locking catch insurcure

engine under tray mounting bolts missing

Pass 27 Feb 2013 70,920 miles

traction control light on

Pass 2 Mar 2012 67,017 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 62,355 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 58,099 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 53,566 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 44,563 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 44,559 miles

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

front brake pads appear thin

pin hole n/s/f outer cv boot

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 VUT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VUT, 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 VUT registered?

AF05 VUT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is AF05 VUT safe to buy?

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