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AF55 MGJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,291 mi
Last recorded120,291 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 MGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 120,291 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 116,887 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 116,857 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 112,238 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 112,088 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 106,105 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 100,730 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

pinhole in o/s outer c.v boot.

Pass 21 Nov 2015 88,993 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 88,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users and too low and too far to the left (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold on inner edge dangrous (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on wearing indiater and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 71,915 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 65,191 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 58,314 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2011 51,197 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in poor con dition

Pass 19 Jul 2010 38,271 miles

both front discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 28 Aug 2009 32,968 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 26,026 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 MGJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MGJ, 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 MGJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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