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AF55 NCO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

138,538 mi
Last recorded138,538 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 138,538 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 138,538 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 135,935 miles

areas of general corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2024 135,935 miles

areas of general corrosion

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 135,850 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

areas of general corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2022 135,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 134,973 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 134,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 133,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perishing badly but cords not exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake disc guard corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 133,037 miles

HEAVY CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS / BACKPLATES

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BACKPLATE HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 15 May 2017 131,945 miles

HEAVY CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE BACKPLATES

HEAVY WEAR / CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 17 May 2016 130,770 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 124,358 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 124,357 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 112,874 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 112,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 99,774 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 89,537 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 76,005 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 62,872 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

windscreen washers off-side faulty

Pass 31 Aug 2010 62,872 miles

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

windscreen washers off-side faulty

Pass 26 Aug 2009 49,486 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 37,411 miles

advise;-n/s/f wiper is not clearing wind screen compleatly

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 NCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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