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AF55 NGU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

149,786 mi
Last recorded149,786 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 NGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2025 149,786 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 140,826 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 136,832 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 136,830 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 134,961 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 134,954 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 133,787 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 133,030 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 123,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 114,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 113,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 104,134 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 95,798 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outer edge

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the tread no cords exposed at time of test

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 95,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres worn on outer edge

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the tread no cords exposed at time of test

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 86,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 79,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r light lense damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2013 79,260 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r light lense damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2012 66,833 miles

drivers wiper blade smearing

rear discs worn

rear pads low

Fail 16 Jun 2012 66,646 miles

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

drivers wiper blade smearing

rear discs worn

rear pads low

Pass 14 Jul 2011 57,488 miles

advise rear brake discs worn

Pass 6 Jul 2010 49,271 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 40,571 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 40,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 NGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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