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AF55 MKP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,760 mi
Last recorded124,760 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 124,760 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracked (No cord)

Engine/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Fail 1 Jul 2017 124,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both rear tyres slightly cracked (No cord)

Engine/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Pass 1 Jun 2016 122,117 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 122,107 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 112,284 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 105,322 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 105,322 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 101,670 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 92,725 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 77,587 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 66,596 miles

ESP light staying on

Non obligatory mirror damaged

coolant level low

Fail 1 Sep 2010 66,596 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

coolant level low

ESP light staying on

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2009 53,878 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 43,489 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 MKP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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