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AF55 NEY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

90,960 mi
Last recorded90,960 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 NEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 90,960 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 90,960 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 82,292 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 82,292 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 80,216 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 80,189 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet safety catch siezed

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer on top (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Door electrics go off as you open it

Offside Rear Inner Sidelamp out

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Aug 2017 66,945 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 66,944 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Jul 2016 61,954 miles

Both headlamp glasses cloudy

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracked & sidewalls deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracked & sidewalls deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 61,954 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Both headlamp glasses cloudy

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracked & sidewalls deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracked & sidewalls deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 59,118 miles

N/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorated (4mm)

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge & sidewall deteriorated (3mm)

O/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2014 57,910 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 31 Jul 2014 57,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Aug 2013 55,291 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2013 55,291 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Aug 2012 51,886 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 51,886 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 48,289 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 44,607 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Pass 11 Aug 2009 36,978 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 29,746 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 29,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 NEY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NEY, 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 NEY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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