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AF55 AHA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

151,901 mi
Last recorded151,901 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 AHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 151,901 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 134,592 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 120,491 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 120,098 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 119,553 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 116,495 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 116,031 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 115,990 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 115,990 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2013 110,085 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 110,085 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 100,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 39,258 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 89,409 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 78,372 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 67,263 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 67,263 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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AF55 AHA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AF55 AHA, 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.

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What year was AF55 AHA registered?

AF55 AHA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AF55 AHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 AHA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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