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AF55 NCD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,626 mi
Last recorded105,626 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 NCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 105,626 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 92,941 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 92,941 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 81,799 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 81,799 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 70,578 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perrished and worn on inner edges 195/65/15

Fail 5 Nov 2016 70,578 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perrished and worn on inner edges 195/65/15

Pass 11 Nov 2015 68,099 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 68,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 68,087 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine and undertray covers fitted

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2014 64,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 25 Nov 2013 60,532 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 56,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2011 52,260 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 52,260 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 48,699 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 48,699 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

tracking out

Pass 27 Nov 2009 41,026 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 33,833 miles

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)

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 NCD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NCD, 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 NCD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is AF55 NCD safe to buy?

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