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AF05RFY
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration AF05RFY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 16 Jun 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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56 Total Defects Recorded
16 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 81,747 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
13 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 74,550 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
13 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 74,550 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
11 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 68,540 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
11 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 68,540 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
12 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 66,392 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Both headlights starting to cloud up
- All round underneath vehicle corrosion
- Offside Rear Caliper handbrake lever sticking slightly
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking on outer edge (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))
12 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 66,392 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- All round underneath vehicle corrosion
- Front Both headlights starting to cloud up
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Caliper handbrake lever sticking slightly
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 63,621 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 63,621 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 61,337 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- front pipe flexi blowing slightly
- both front tyres worn on edges and cracking between treads
20 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 56,245 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 56,245 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 51,371 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2019 16 Jun 202614 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 51,371 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
14 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 48,358 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2018 16 Jun 202614 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 45,560 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2017 16 Jun 202617 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 43,237 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,860 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2015 16 Jun 202617 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 39,860 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
18 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,744 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2014 16 Jun 202618 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,587 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2013 16 Jun 202620 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,155 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2012 16 Jun 202621 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,970 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,038 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2010 16 Jun 20261 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,308 MI
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AF05RFY was registered on 2005-03-02
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