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AF05RKA
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration AF05RKA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
19
Passes
6
Failures
76%
Pass Rate
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37 Total Defects Recorded
23 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 137,725 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
17 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 133,508 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2026 17 Jun 202617 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 133,508 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Coolant leak Radiator leaking
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
12 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 128,980 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 125,147 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 120,495 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2023 17 Jun 202617 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 120,495 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
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
31 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,056 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2022 17 Jun 20262 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 112,579 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2021 17 Jun 20263 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 110,943 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2020 17 Jun 202626 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 110,901 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
27 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 109,029 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- windscreen cracked not in swept area
- Nearside Rear brake binding slightly
7 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 107,121 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 105,066 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2017 17 Jun 202617 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 102,650 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2016 17 Jun 202617 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 102,650 MI
17 Jun 202624 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 100,070 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2015 17 Jun 202617 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 93,002 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2014 17 Jun 202627 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 84,180 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2013 17 Jun 202627 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 84,180 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
20 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 75,398 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 64,980 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2011 17 Jun 202630 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 64,980 MI
17 Jun 202630 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,325 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,967 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AF05RKA was registered on 2005-03-01
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