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AF55 MJY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,822 mi
Last recorded75,822 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 75,822 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 72,883 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 71,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2015 65,575 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 60,554 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 52,897 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 46,698 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 44,766 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 44,766 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 39,961 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 34,669 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 29,316 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 MJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MJY, 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 MJY registered?

AF55 MJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AF55 MJY safe to buy?

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