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AF55 NCA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,079 mi
Last recorded150,079 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 150,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 150,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 141,815 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 133,225 miles

Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear suspensions system corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2018 125,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 117,654 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 107,477 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking on outer sidewal

Fail 18 Oct 2016 107,477 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

rear tyres cracking on outer sidewal

Pass 3 May 2016 102,259 miles

front exhaust down pipe flexy detiorated

Pass 21 May 2015 89,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/S/R brake binding slightly

o/S/R tyre cut sidewall

rear tyres cracking

Fail 21 May 2015 89,535 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/S/R brake binding slightly

o/S/R tyre cut sidewall

rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 May 2014 82,093 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 79,414 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 72,165 miles

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 12 May 2011 64,080 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 53,046 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 53,035 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 41,134 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 28,892 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 NCA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF55 NCA registered?

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

Is AF55 NCA safe to buy?

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