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AF05 WGW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,369 mi
Last recorded127,369 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 127,369 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 127,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 115,632 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 101,649 miles

engine management light stays on

nearside front tyre worn low to legal limit

nearside headlamp lens deteriorating

offside headlamp lens deteriorating

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

Fail 28 Dec 2017 101,649 miles

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

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

engine management light stays on

nearside front tyre worn low to legal limit

nearside headlamp lens deteriorating

offside headlamp lens deteriorating

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

Pass 16 Dec 2016 91,841 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 91,841 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 78,056 miles

nearside front head light image poor

Fail 16 Nov 2015 78,056 miles

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed bonnet (6.2.B.1a)

nearside front head light image poor

Pass 4 Nov 2014 71,450 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 65,684 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 22 Oct 2012 56,638 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 47,303 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 38,938 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 31,375 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 24,838 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 WGW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol 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 WGW, 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 WGW registered?

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

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