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AF55 MXO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

170,069 mi
Last recorded170,069 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 MXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 170,069 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 151,320 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 118,057 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 106,755 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 106,754 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened rear bush alumimum (2.4.F.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 89,830 miles

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

Offside Front Headlight slightly insecure

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 81,847 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osf brake slightly binding

Fail 27 Jul 2015 81,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 75,286 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 67,324 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 58,664 miles

esp light on indicating fault on system

Pass 26 Mar 2011 51,767 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 41,757 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 32,425 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 MXO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 MXO, 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 MXO registered?

AF55 MXO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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