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AF55 HGM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,873 mi
Last recorded112,873 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 112,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre scuffed on outer wall

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cut on outer wall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 108,008 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 108,001 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel Arch corroded

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 107,335 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 107,335 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 103,480 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 103,480 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure Clamp broke at rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 101,533 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 98,827 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 98,827 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 92,685 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 86,482 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 78,833 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 78,833 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 71,617 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 62,892 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 62,892 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 56,741 miles

n/s front tyre cut in side wall

Fail 22 Nov 2011 56,741 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

n/s front tyre cut in side wall

n/s rear position lamp wrong wattage

Pass 3 Nov 2010 51,236 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 47,067 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,412 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 HGM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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