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AF55 MVV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,911 mi
Last recorded167,911 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 167,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm + worn smooth on edges - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

bonnet release + catch poor operation - advise attention

engine oil + coolant on minimum

front brake hoses perished/poor condition

offside washer jet poor

oil seepage

Pass 28 Oct 2022 163,615 miles

bonnet release cable condition and operation poor - advise attention

front brake hoses perished

front tyres perished and worn below 1.6mm on both edges - advise replacement

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

oil seepage

various body and bumper damage

Fail 27 Oct 2022 163,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bonnet release cable condition and operation poor - advise attention

front brake hoses perished

front tyres perished and worn below 1.6mm on both edges - advise replacement

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

oil seepage

various body and bumper damage

Pass 14 Oct 2021 156,881 miles

oil seepage

offside rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

bonnet release operation poor

cargo area loaded

front tyres perished and worn on edges

imbalance between parking brakes

offside rear seatbelt holster casing split

undertrays preventing full underside inspection

various body/bumper damage

Fail 13 Oct 2021 158,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

areas around brake fluid resivoir and nearside rear caliper are damp

bonnet release operation poor

cargo area loaded

front tyres perished and worn on edges

headlight lenses poor

imbalance between parking brakes

offside rear seatbelt holster casing split

offside rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

oil seepage

undertrays preventing full underside inspection

various body/bumper damage

Pass 29 Oct 2020 149,990 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

all tyres perished

handbrake imbalance - 50%

headlamps beam images poor

offside front outer cv boot perished

oil leak

oil level low

Pass 29 Oct 2019 143,966 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 143,886 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 138,814 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 134,463 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 134,463 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 127,011 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

headlamp lenses discoloured

mixed tyre speed ratings

rear washer not working

Fail 6 Sep 2016 127,011 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

headlamp lenses discoloured

mixed tyre speed ratings

rear washer not working

Pass 14 Aug 2015 115,852 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 115,852 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 99,039 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 86,614 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 72,015 miles

esp light on

Fail 4 Sep 2012 72,007 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 56,990 miles

There's a warning light on but does not come into M.O.T

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 56,990 miles

There's a warning light on but does not come into M.O.T

Pass 11 Aug 2010 43,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,100 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres down to 2/3mm of tread

Pass 2 Sep 2008 29,070 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 MVV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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