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AF05 XJG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,453 mi
Last recorded161,453 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 XJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 161,453 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 148,880 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 133,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre heavily out of shape inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2014 133,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre heavily out of shape inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2013 116,515 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 95,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2011 82,192 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 63,114 miles

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

N/S/F tyre has slight bulge & O/S/F tyre inner sidewall cracked, recommend replacement.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 43,946 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 43,946 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 21,738 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 XJG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 XJG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF05 XJG registered?

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

Is AF05 XJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 XJG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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