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AF55 NFE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,398 mi
Last recorded84,398 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 84,398 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

lower covers fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2025 84,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested lens faulty (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested lens faulty (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

lower covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2024 80,900 miles

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

Offside door mirror security

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

lower covers fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2024 80,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside door mirror security

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

lower covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2023 77,936 miles

BOTH front headlamp aims poor (lens opaqueness)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Upper and lower covers

Pass 14 Dec 2022 75,720 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking with age all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot split round shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot split round shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking with age all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper cover fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2022 75,719 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint between centre and rear exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking with age all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot split round shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot split round shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking with age all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper cover fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2021 72,014 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front bonnet safety catch seized

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

upper/lower covers fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2021 72,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front bonnet safety catch seized

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

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2020 69,283 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 67,108 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 66,082 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 66,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 65,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn cracking

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2016 64,951 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 62,075 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 62,075 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 59,185 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 56,669 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 53,101 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 49,878 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 49,870 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 43,643 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 43,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 35,450 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 25,961 miles

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

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

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

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

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 NFE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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