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AF05 VVP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,850 mi
Last recorded69,850 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 69,850 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 68,741 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 67,350 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 64,455 miles

EML light on dash

Pass 9 Mar 2016 62,288 miles

damage to nearside sill

eml on dash

Pass 13 Mar 2015 60,739 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml on dash

nearside sill damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2014 59,516 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 57,801 miles

brake pad light on dash

slight leak from front exhaust down pipe

Fail 21 Mar 2013 57,771 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pad warning light illuminated

wires broken nearside front brake pad sensor

Pass 6 Mar 2012 55,189 miles

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

cant check rear seat belts properly due to child seats

warning lights on at dash -brake pad warning light and traction control

Fail 6 Mar 2012 55,189 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

cant check rear seat belts properly due to child seats

warning lights on at dash -brake pad warning light and traction control

Pass 23 Mar 2011 50,166 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 50,166 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 41,276 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 28,722 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 20,653 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 VVP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 VVP, 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 VVP registered?

AF05 VVP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 March 2005.

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The MOT history for AF05 VVP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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