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AF55 MFJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

178,576 mi
Last recorded178,576 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 MFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2021 178,576 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not reeling out (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 168,581 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 168,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2018 157,191 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2018 157,190 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 149,657 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 128,382 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 128,373 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 108,974 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 91,187 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 91,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 83,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 74,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blade split

Pass 8 Oct 2012 74,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blade split

Pass 19 Oct 2011 65,236 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 65,236 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 55,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear

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

bodywork damage offside front

front brake discs are slightly worn

nearside front brake pad sensor wires are broken

nearside rear brake disc back plate is very rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2009 47,808 miles

damage to offside front wing

unableto check rear nearside seat belt baby seat fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2009 47,808 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

damage to offside front wing

unableto check rear nearside seat belt baby seat fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2008 36,250 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 36,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 MFJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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