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AF54 SWU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

155,861 mi
Last recorded155,861 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 SWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 155,861 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 152,177 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 151,027 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 148,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 144,303 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 144,223 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both nearside and offside lense too cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 133,830 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 126,072 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 112,604 miles

general corrosion

rear brake pipe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2017 112,086 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2017 109,512 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 98,710 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 88,043 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 77,209 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 64,250 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 59,432 miles

esp warning lamp on

Fail 5 Jul 2012 59,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

esp warning lamp on

Pass 6 Aug 2011 54,491 miles

anti stability control lamp on

Pass 12 May 2010 46,418 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking between tread

Fail 12 May 2010 46,418 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre cracking between tread

Pass 3 Mar 2009 35,909 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 27,509 miles

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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AF54 SWU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF54 SWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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AF54 SWU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 February 2005.

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