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AF55 MEV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,288 mi
Last recorded104,288 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 MEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 104,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald - 1.9mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald - 2.2mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 104,286 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald - 1.9mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald - 2.2mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 96,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak from middle section joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 88,487 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 88,479 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 87,192 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 87,192 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 84,763 miles

Front and rear

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 81,046 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 81,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 78,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 78,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 74,126 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 74,126 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 70,440 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 70,433 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 63,018 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 55,841 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 48,473 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 48,473 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 41,750 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 36,845 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 30,863 miles

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

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

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 MEV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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