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AF55 KDZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,077 mi
Last recorded124,077 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 KDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 124,077 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front brake discs worn & rusty

Nearside & Offside Front tyres worn

Offside rear brake binding

Rear brake discs worn & rusty

Fail 18 Jun 2018 124,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front brake discs worn & rusty

Nearside & Offside Front tyres worn

Offside rear brake binding

Rear brake discs worn & rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2017 112,699 miles

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

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

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

headlamps cloudy

Pass 17 Jun 2016 110,004 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

both headlight beam images require attention soon

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2015 94,641 miles

nearside headlamp bracket broken light still secured

offside front tyre close to legal limit

rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 16 May 2014 86,074 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 78,919 miles

front tyres low

Fail 22 Mar 2013 78,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front tyres low

offside front brake pad worn

Pass 15 May 2012 69,581 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 59,843 miles

rear discs lipped

rear pads low

Pass 9 Nov 2009 46,573 miles

o/s rear tyre worn inner sidewall

Pass 17 Sep 2008 39,122 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 KDZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KDZ, 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 KDZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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