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AF05 WEP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

104,049 mi
Last recorded104,049 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 104,049 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 101,534 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 99,234 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 99,227 miles

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 97,366 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 97,366 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 95,291 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 95,290 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 93,500 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 93,500 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced detorirated (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Nail in tyre both side

Pass 29 May 2020 91,721 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 91,714 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 88,218 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 88,186 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 81,460 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 79,293 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 73,414 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 69,406 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 64,583 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 64,583 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 59,590 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 59,590 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 53,612 miles

engine management warning light on

Fail 8 Jun 2012 53,612 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management warning light on

Pass 8 Jun 2011 48,160 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing to outer walls

Fail 8 Jun 2011 48,159 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing to outer walls

Pass 1 Jun 2010 42,766 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 36,709 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 26,634 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 WEP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WEP, 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 WEP registered?

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

Is AF05 WEP safe to buy?

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