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AF05 XXY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

218,378 mi
Last recorded218,378 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 XXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 218,378 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 218,378 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing GLASS (3.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed DOOR DAMAGED (6.2.3 (c) (i))

EML ON

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 214,666 miles

EML ON

Nearside MIRROR GLASS MISSING

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 214,666 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. SPARE WHEEL FITTED (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BATTERY FLAT

EML ON

Lower Gearbox mounting defective BOLT MISSING ()

Nearside MIRROR GLASS MISSING

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 209,282 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded and holed

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 209,282 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wing corroded and holed

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

oil level low

Pass 9 Oct 2019 202,192 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on insides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Fail 7 Oct 2019 202,192 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on insides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 20 Oct 2018 183,412 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 15 Oct 2018 183,282 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 5 Oct 2017 166,375 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Fail 5 Oct 2017 166,375 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 18 Oct 2016 149,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 149,600 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 131,950 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 131,950 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 113,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 113,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 99,698 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2013 99,698 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 87,453 miles

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 4 Oct 2011 76,142 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 65,677 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 65,677 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 52,544 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 35,528 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 31,661 miles

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

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 XXY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 XXY, 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 XXY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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