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AF55 MVH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,972 mi
Last recorded91,972 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 91,972 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 84,893 miles

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

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2024 76,392 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 61,964 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 51,947 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 51,947 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 43,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit!!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

headlight lens deteriorated

Fail 18 Nov 2020 42,958 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

coolant level low

Pass 16 Nov 2019 41,713 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 40,122 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 37,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 35,214 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 32,393 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 30,010 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 30,010 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 27,358 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 22,883 miles

E.S.P light on

Pass 26 Sep 2011 20,396 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 19,021 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 17,524 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 16,257 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 MVH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MVH, 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 MVH registered?

AF55 MVH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 October 2005.

Is AF55 MVH safe to buy?

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