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AF55 NFX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

156,875 mi
Last recorded156,875 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 156,875 miles

Front Both sides wing panel damaged - no sharp edges

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Surface rust everwhere

Pass 11 Jul 2019 143,810 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 140,276 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear section of both front to rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Center stop light dim.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 136,197 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear section of front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Slight rear brake bind both sides.

Fail 24 Jul 2017 136,197 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear section of front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Slight rear brake bind both sides.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 131,921 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 131,921 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 127,425 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 123,434 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 116,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

uneven wear on o/s/r

Pass 7 Sep 2012 105,591 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 105,591 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 92,835 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 92,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 84,066 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 84,066 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 75,773 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 75,773 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 60,712 miles

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

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 NFX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NFX, 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 NFX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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