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AF55 MXA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,056 mi
Last recorded130,056 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 MXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 130,056 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2021 130,046 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 123,366 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 113,638 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 113,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 102,214 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 21 May 2018 102,213 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen glass frosted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen glass frosted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Nearside Rear tail lamp 1 of 2 bulbs not illuminated

Pass 8 May 2017 88,382 miles

amber steering light indicates fault

both headlamps misted

oil leak

Fail 8 May 2017 88,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn unevenly (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

amber steering light indicates fault

both headlamps misted

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2016 77,223 miles

both front lower arms rear mounting bushes worn and perished

Fail 16 May 2016 77,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre close to markers

both front lower arms rear mounting bushes worn and perished

both rear tyres worn and perished

Pass 27 May 2015 67,349 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 62,876 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 62,876 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2013 56,449 miles

nearside front back plaste corroded

nearside rear light unit cracked

Fail 6 Nov 2013 56,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front back plaste corroded

nearside rear light unit cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2012 49,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 40,381 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 40,381 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 34,457 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 26,533 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 19 Sep 2008 21,261 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 MXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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