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AF05 WKX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

106,766 mi
Last recorded106,766 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 106,766 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rust & welded patches

Fail 27 Jul 2022 106,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rust & welded patches

Pass 14 Jul 2021 103,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rust patches in various places

Fail 14 Jul 2021 103,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rust patches in various places

Pass 7 Jul 2020 101,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

slight wear/play on lower engine mount

Fail 6 Jul 2020 101,988 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both no patterns (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

slight wear/play on lower engine mount

Pass 10 Jul 2019 99,918 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 99,917 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both no patterns (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 95,956 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2018 95,955 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 92,262 miles

headlamp aims slightly faded

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 21 Aug 2017 92,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 8 Jun 2016 87,444 miles

aims slightly faded

o/s/r tyre just off limits

rear brake discs worn

Fail 8 Jun 2016 87,443 miles

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

aims slightly faded

o/s/r tyre just off limits

rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 Mar 2015 78,263 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 68,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 57,839 miles

both rear brake discs appear to be worn

both rear tyre splitting in the tread area

front exhaust flexi damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2012 52,499 miles

centre stop lamp inop

Fail 15 Mar 2012 52,499 miles

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

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 15 Mar 2011 48,077 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 48,077 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 43,600 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 43,600 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 39,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2009 39,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 34,423 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 WKX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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