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AF05 WGG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,592 mi
Last recorded91,592 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 91,592 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak from front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 91,592 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake pedal travel/non operation (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak from front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 77,123 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 77,042 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front and middle (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2020 56,226 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 50,704 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 49,812 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 49,809 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2017 48,923 miles

ESP LIGHT ON

Pass 22 Jun 2016 47,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very low. (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres age cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2015 46,385 miles

ALL TYRES AGE CRACKING. FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 44,916 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 43,111 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on inside edges.

rear tyres age cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2012 41,061 miles

N/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IN POOR CONDITION.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 38,860 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 36,731 miles

REAR TYRES STARTING TO AGE CRACK. N/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL SLIGHT DAMAGE.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 33,069 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES AGE CRACKING.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 25,187 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 WGG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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