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AF05 WBV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,330 mi
Last recorded102,330 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 WBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2022 102,330 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 94,277 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 86,099 miles

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))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 79,139 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 73,556 miles

Nearside Front child seat fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2018 67,604 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 67,604 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 63,189 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 59,449 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Offside Rear Tyre wall starting to crack / perish

Pass 11 Dec 2014 57,059 miles

bonnet catch stiff

Pass 13 Dec 2013 52,390 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 39,911 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 33,983 miles

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 29,426 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 26,529 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 21,196 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 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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