MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,330 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Side Repeater Lens Damaged
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear ABS Wire Insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Suspension Components Corroded But Not Excessive
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front child seat fitted
Braking system leaking abs pump (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Brake pad warning light on
Offside Rear Tyre wall starting to crack / perish
bonnet catch stiff
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front tyres wearing on inner edges
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AF05 WBV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc 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 WBV, 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 WBV registered?
AF05 WBV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 March 2005.
Is AF05 WBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for AF05 WBV 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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