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AF05 XJL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

151,224 mi
Last recorded151,224 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 XJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 151,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge scolloped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 145,356 miles

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

sharp edges tapped up

Pass 18 Aug 2018 139,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 127,404 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 112,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 112,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 98,645 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 98,645 miles

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

Headlights cloudy

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 83,762 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)

Rear tyres stepping on inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2014 83,762 miles

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

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)

Rear tyres stepping on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2013 72,768 miles

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

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Aug 2012 63,053 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 53,341 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 39,098 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 30,779 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 22,873 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 XJL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XJL, 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 XJL registered?

AF05 XJL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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