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AF05 VVC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

220,518 mi
Last recorded220,518 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2021 220,518 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front inner bush gone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit and badly worn on inner edge, strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and rubber deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 210,321 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 198,719 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 198,714 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 188,640 miles

EML on

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

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 8 Jul 2017 188,364 miles

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

EML on

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

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 9 Jul 2016 175,204 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside front inner edge zero mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 162,641 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 162,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 150,403 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 28 Jun 2014 150,403 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 131,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 112,012 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 96,063 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 96,062 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 77,327 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 61,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 44,247 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 VVC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VVC, 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 VVC registered?

AF05 VVC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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