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AF05 WEW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,103 mi
Last recorded135,103 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 135,103 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 127,715 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 127,700 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 120,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Some general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Jul 2019 120,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Some general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Jul 2018 114,078 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 106,635 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 93,008 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 80,918 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 80,918 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 69,586 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 69,586 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 54,878 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,390 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 45,390 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,106 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 42,648 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,978 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 31,339 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 WEW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 WEW, 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 WEW registered?

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

Is AF05 WEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 WEW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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