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AF05GXG
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2000cc
General Information
- Registration AF05GXG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2000cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
17
Passes
5
Failures
77.27%
Pass Rate
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47 Total Defects Recorded
27 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 159,797 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2026 13 Jun 202626 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 159,795 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
13 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 156,328 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2025 13 Jun 202620 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 154,254 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
18 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 154,249 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm, console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Road wheel fixing loose All bolts (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 151,014 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2023 13 Jun 202616 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 134,977 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 119,781 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
5 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 119,781 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 116,414 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2019 13 Jun 202625 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 112,110 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
25 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 107,494 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
3 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 102,101 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2016 13 Jun 202630 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 98,958 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2015 13 Jun 20264 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 92,811 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2014 13 Jun 202614 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 80,121 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2013 13 Jun 202625 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 71,743 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 71,743 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,158 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2011 13 Jun 202627 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,725 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
26 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,623 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2009 13 Jun 202612 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 41,082 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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AF05GXG was registered on 2005-03-02
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