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AF55 NFL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,090 mi
Last recorded77,090 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 NFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 77,090 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 77,090 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 65,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 59,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 57,890 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust sleeve corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear number plate damaged

various rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2013 55,043 miles

rear brakes sticky

rear reg plate damaged

slight leak at exhaust clamp

Fail 8 Mar 2013 55,043 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brakes sticky

rear reg plate damaged

slight leak at exhaust clamp

Pass 1 Feb 2012 51,830 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 51,830 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 47,047 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 41,389 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 34,810 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 NFL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NFL, 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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What year was AF55 NFL registered?

AF55 NFL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AF55 NFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 NFL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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