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AF55 MWL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,826 mi
Last recorded86,826 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 86,826 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 75,377 miles

tested in a wet condition

Pass 3 May 2017 73,584 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 73,582 miles

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 69,832 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 2 Apr 2015 62,263 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 62,263 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 58,105 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 58,103 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 4 Jun 2013 54,649 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 54,647 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 50,062 miles

air bag warning light illuminated

engine managment light illuminated

the nearside front tyre is worn on the inside and outside edges

Fail 31 May 2012 50,058 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 45,594 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 42,047 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 38,855 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 38,855 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 34,952 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 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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AF55 MWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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