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AP54 RFK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,457 mi
Last recorded146,457 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 RFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 146,457 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 131,859 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 127,480 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 127,480 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 122,696 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 122,623 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 122,327 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

console bushes perished

engine cover fitted

headlamps discoloured

objects removed from drivers view

offside headlamp has a poor beam pattern

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 114,445 miles

front brake disc's lipped & corroded on edges.

offside front side light dim.

rear brake disc's corroded & scored up.

rear brake pad linning approx 85% worn low (nearside)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 114,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake disc's lipped & corroded on edges.

offside front side light dim.

rear brake disc's corroded & scored up.

rear brake pad linning approx 85% worn low (nearside)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 105,508 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 96,437 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 84,251 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 84,133 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 69,351 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 56,202 miles

centre rear s/belt faulty working t/o/test

stone damage to n/s screen within limits t/o/test

Pass 4 Jul 2008 43,271 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AP54 RFK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AP54 RFK, 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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AP54 RFK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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