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AF55 MLO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

112,507 mi
Last recorded112,507 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 MLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 112,507 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 112,507 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lens milky (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 109,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 106,442 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 106,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced needs cleaning (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced needs cleaning (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 102,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective needs cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective needs cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 97,550 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 97,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced needs cleaning (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced needs cleaning (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 94,005 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 94,005 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 90,210 miles

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

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

both front headlamp patterns are waek

Pass 28 Sep 2018 84,320 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 84,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 81,061 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 76,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 70,508 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 Sep 2014 64,572 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 58,020 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 51,762 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 44,060 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 44,060 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,018 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 30,372 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside handbrake lever does not fully return to stopper

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Oct 2009 30,372 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside handbrake lever does not fully return to stopper

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Oct 2008 23,354 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 MLO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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