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AF05RAX
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration AF05RAX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 26 Aug 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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40 Total Defects Recorded
19 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 139,415 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
19 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 139,413 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
27 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 130,196 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2025 16 Jun 202627 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 130,194 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 121,439 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2024 16 Jun 202614 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 121,439 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
8 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 111,835 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2023 16 Jun 20269 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,832 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
9 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 100,832 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
24 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,736 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
24 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 94,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested Engine running rough (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside 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))
30 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,129 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2020 16 Jun 202630 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 87,129 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
6 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,754 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2020 16 Jun 20265 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 86,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
10 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,435 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- under tray fitted
7 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,101 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2017 16 Jun 20262 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,002 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2016 16 Jun 202618 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,013 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,632 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2014 16 Jun 202628 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,096 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2013 16 Jun 202629 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,965 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2012 16 Jun 202630 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 28,140 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2011 16 Jun 202618 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,720 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2010 16 Jun 202618 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 25,720 MI
16 Jun 202617 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 22,860 MI
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AF05RAX was registered on 2005-03-01
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