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AF05 WXJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,745 mi
Last recorded106,745 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 106,745 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Axle bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

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

Slight oil leak

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Engine stabilizer (6.1.D.1a)

offside front and rear seat belts partial check due to child seats fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2016 106,745 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Axle bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

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

Slight oil leak

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Engine stabilizer (6.1.D.1a)

offside front and rear seat belts partial check due to child seats fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2014 90,623 miles

headlamp covers reducing beam output

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 27 Mar 2014 90,541 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

headlamp covers reducing beam output

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2013 84,577 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 84,577 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 80,301 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 80,301 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 75,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 75,159 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 68,390 miles

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

front tyre treads getting low

Pass 3 Mar 2009 55,045 miles

covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

unable to see rear pads

Pass 28 Feb 2008 41,425 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 41,425 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 WXJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WXJ, 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 WXJ registered?

AF05 WXJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is AF05 WXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 WXJ shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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