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AF55 EPL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

204,418 mi
Last recorded204,418 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 EPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 204,418 miles

Corrosion to underbody, suspension, subframes and brake pipes

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various oil leaks

Fail 29 Apr 2025 204,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to underbody, suspension, subframes and brake pipes

N/s/f bumper side marker not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Various oil leaks

Pass 30 Oct 2023 190,370 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on faces and pads wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to suspension, exhaust and brake pipes

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 190,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both side caliper handbrake linkages stuck forward

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on faces and pads wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to suspension, exhaust and brake pipes

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side tyres wearing low on edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 181,244 miles

Both headbrake linkages stuck forward on calipers

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to coil springs/suspension

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 181,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both headbrake linkages stuck forward on calipers

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to coil springs/suspension

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 171,481 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Oct 2021 170,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement cable stuck in full on postion (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2020 159,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn just below 3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn just below 3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 159,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no projected pattern can be seen (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no projected pattern can be seen (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn just below 3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn just below 3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 150,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f top mount slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f top mount slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 150,087 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f top mount slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f top mount slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 136,766 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 123,341 miles

center exhaust mount brockon

Pass 30 Apr 2014 109,214 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2013 98,866 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 91,983 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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AF55 EPL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EPL, 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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AF55 EPL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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