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AF05 WFB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,349 mi
Last recorded156,349 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 WFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 156,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 156,347 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 144,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 132,129 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2017 132,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyrtes wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2016 122,350 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 122,350 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 112,235 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 104,227 miles

headlight lenses deteriated giving poor beam image

o/s/r tyre wall perished and cracked

Fail 6 Mar 2013 101,746 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear discs have surface corrosion

headlamp images poor

n/s/f tyre worn low inner edge

n/s/r tyre nailed

o/s/f tyre close to being bald of tread around inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2013 101,746 miles

front and rear discs have surface corrosion

headlamp images poor

n/s/f tyre worn low inner edge

n/s/r tyre nailed

o/s/f tyre close to being bald of tread around inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2012 89,855 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Pass 11 Feb 2011 80,985 miles

n/s/r tyre woen on outter edge

Pass 18 Feb 2010 74,542 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 63,200 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 48,933 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 WFB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WFB, 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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AF05 WFB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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