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AF05 WFA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,767 mi
Last recorded152,767 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 152,767 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 152,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 136,023 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear both rear lamps deteriorated and have been repaired with tape

Fail 27 Jul 2016 135,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect also excessively faded (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect also excessively faded (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear both rear lamps deteriorated and have been repaired with tape

steering sensor lamp on

traction control lamp on

Pass 16 Jul 2015 122,034 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2015 122,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 111,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R LIGHT CRACKED

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 111,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R LIGHT CRACKED

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 98,426 miles

FRONT PADS LOW

N/S/R LIGHT CRACKED

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 22 Jul 2013 98,423 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

FRONT PADS LOW

N/S/R LIGHT CRACKED

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 23 Jul 2012 85,939 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 78,680 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 64,421 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 50,633 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 42,292 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 WFA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WFA, 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 WFA registered?

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

Is AF05 WFA safe to buy?

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