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AF55 MHK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,707 mi
Last recorded68,707 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 68,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 60,295 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 60,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2015 58,065 miles

eml light on

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 54,348 miles

front discs are lighty pitted

n/s/r brake slight binding

rear discs are lighty pitted

Pass 30 Jan 2013 50,699 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 47,414 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 42,738 miles

all tyres cracking on edge of tread

Pass 20 Nov 2009 37,184 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 32,730 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 MHK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MHK, 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 MHK registered?

AF55 MHK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is AF55 MHK safe to buy?

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