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AF55 HAA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,056 mi
Last recorded130,056 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 HAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 130,056 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2026 130,056 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 123,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sill Deuterated

Wing Corroded Covered With Duct Tape O/s And N/s

Pass 29 Dec 2023 117,958 miles

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wing corroded not likely to cause injury both sides

Pass 24 Aug 2022 111,663 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f wheel arch slightly corroded .

Fail 24 Aug 2022 111,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f wheel arch slightly corroded .

Pass 13 Aug 2021 105,915 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s/f wing slightly bubbling with corrosion.

Pass 4 Jul 2020 100,018 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

under engine tray cover fitted , obscuring side components.

Pass 6 Jul 2019 92,864 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner & outer (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 85,235 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system slightly corroded

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

rear vehicle chassis structure slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2017 76,935 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear under body surface rust

exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted both sides

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2016 68,035 miles

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

under-trays fitted.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 63,908 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 59,727 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 52,500 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 44,797 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 39,213 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 39,213 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 33,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 28,561 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 23,887 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 HAA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HAA, 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 HAA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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