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AF55 MGV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,236 mi
Last recorded73,236 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 MGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 73,236 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Very noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 64,699 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 64,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 50,341 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 39,736 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 39,364 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 39,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 38,647 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 38,647 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 37,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 36,691 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 34,955 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 33,367 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 31,777 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 29,911 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 28,140 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 25,347 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 22,581 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 19,402 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 MGV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 MGV, 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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What year was AF55 MGV registered?

AF55 MGV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 September 2005.

Is AF55 MGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 MGV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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