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AF05 WFP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,711 mi
Last recorded147,711 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 WFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 147,711 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 141,007 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 140,360 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Side repeater not working both sides (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 133,724 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 133,724 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 124,219 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 120,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

nsf tyre 2mm

Fail 31 Mar 2014 120,071 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

nsf tyre 2mm

Pass 2 Mar 2013 106,450 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 96,097 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 84,776 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 84,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 71,795 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 59,666 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 45,308 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,308 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 WFP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WFP, 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 WFP registered?

AF05 WFP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is AF05 WFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 WFP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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