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AF55 MRX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,958 mi
Last recorded110,958 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 MRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 110,958 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 110,958 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 92,091 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 88,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 88,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 82,294 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 82,294 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 74,893 miles

engine covers fitted preventing access to some components

Fail 28 Sep 2017 74,893 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine covers fitted preventing access to some components

Pass 17 Aug 2016 68,490 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 68,490 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 63,197 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 60,631 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 57,446 miles

front brakes have slight bind

Pass 30 Aug 2012 54,215 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 50,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2010 45,483 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 40,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 40,416 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 31,238 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 MRX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MRX, 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 MRX registered?

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

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