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AF55 MMO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,299 mi
Last recorded104,299 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 104,299 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 104,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 101,155 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 101,155 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 98,870 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 97,036 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 92,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 86,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 77,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 66,288 miles

orange warning light on dash

Fail 8 Sep 2011 66,288 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

orange warning light on dash

Pass 7 Sep 2010 57,581 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 45,697 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre tread

annual service appears due

cam belt kit replacement due every 4 years / 80,000 miles whichever occurs soonest

front brake pads thickness approx 2.5mm

offside & nearside front tyres tread getting low, approx 3mm

Fail 19 Sep 2009 45,697 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

2 nails in nearside rear tyre tread

annual service appears due

cam belt kit replacement due every 4 years / 80,000 miles whichever occurs soonest

front brake pads thickness approx 2.5mm

offside & nearside front tyres tread getting low, approx 3mm

Pass 28 Aug 2008 29,674 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 MMO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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The MOT history for AF55 MMO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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