MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,826 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split in tread (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine management light illuminated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine warning light illuminated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine managment light on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag warning light illuminated
engine managment light illuminated
the nearside front tyre is worn on the inside and outside edges
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
air bag warning light illuminated
engine managment light illuminated
the nearside front tyre is worn on the inside and outside edges
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF55 MWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MWL, 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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How do I check the history of AF55 MWL?
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What year was AF55 MWL registered?
AF55 MWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.
Is AF55 MWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for AF55 MWL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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