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AF05 VXR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,634 mi
Last recorded92,634 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 92,634 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 84,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 80,748 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 74,744 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 68,685 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 63,880 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 59,562 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 57,125 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 57,124 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 May 2013 53,108 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 47,064 miles

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

esp light on

o/s/r wheel bearing very slight noise

Fail 22 May 2012 47,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2011 42,265 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 36,736 miles

MIL illuminated

wipers need changed soon

Pass 9 Mar 2009 30,506 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 26,417 miles

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

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 VXR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF05 VXR registered?

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

Is AF05 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 VXR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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