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AF05 VWB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,974 mi
Last recorded151,974 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 151,974 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 151,974 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 141,901 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 131,566 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 126,110 miles

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

slight brake bind on n/s/r wheel

Fail 26 Mar 2018 126,105 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke when at fast isle (7.3.A.1)

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

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

slight brake bind on n/s/r wheel

Pass 27 Mar 2017 120,533 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Mar 2017 120,533 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2016 115,847 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing noisey

Pass 27 May 2015 109,380 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 19 May 2015 109,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside front tyre worn on edges & close to legal limit

Pass 21 May 2014 101,299 miles

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

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

engine mil light on

secondary bonnet catch seized

Fail 21 May 2014 101,298 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

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

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

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

engine mil light on

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 18 May 2013 96,546 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 89,644 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 80,460 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 64,305 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 56,008 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 43,401 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 VWB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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