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AF55 NDX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,366 mi
Last recorded110,366 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 NDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2021 110,366 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm pivot bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm pivot bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 108,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective output reduced but not significantly. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer disc surface . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective light output reduced but not significantly. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 108,759 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward facing wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear facing wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective output reduced but not significantly. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer disc surface . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective light output reduced but not significantly. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 107,014 miles

Both rear tyres wearing uneven/slight blocking of tread.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 107,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres wearing uneven/slight blocking of tread.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 104,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone ball joint dust cover starting to split but preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear disc pitted and starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Slight binding of brake when wheel turning by hand

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre sidewall scuffed and starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear disc pitted and starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle suspension bushes generally all starting to perish

Fail 30 Jan 2019 104,160 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone ball joint dust cover starting to split but preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear disc pitted and starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Slight binding of brake when wheel turning by hand

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre sidewall scuffed and starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear disc pitted and starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle suspension bushes generally all starting to perish

Pass 10 Jan 2018 100,224 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 95,995 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 95,995 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 89,037 miles

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

Offside Front tyre showing signs of wearing on inside edge recommend regular checks.

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

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

recommend rear pads and rear brake assemblies to be checked /overhauled

Pass 9 Jan 2015 83,949 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 78,650 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 72,192 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 66,452 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 66,452 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 58,384 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 52,531 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 38,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 38,517 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 NDX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NDX, 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 NDX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 October 2005.

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