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AF55 NGG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,047 mi
Last recorded142,047 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 NGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 142,047 miles

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

eml is on

Fail 10 Feb 2017 141,707 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0% effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

eml is on

Pass 18 Feb 2016 124,440 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 106,974 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 105,184 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 89,467 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 72,195 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 55,825 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 55,825 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 40,588 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2009 26,091 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 26,088 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 26,088 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 NGG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NGG, 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 NGG registered?

AF55 NGG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is AF55 NGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 NGG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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