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AF55 NLO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

85,530 mi
Last recorded85,530 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 85,530 miles

Undertrays fitted, unable to see some parts

Pass 24 Sep 2024 77,751 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight damaged offside rear bumper

Pass 10 Oct 2023 76,004 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 74,890 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn low +tyre balding from the inner edge (strong advice)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

body work damage all around

vehicle require wheel alignment

Fail 1 Apr 2023 74,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre inner edge worn to wire cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn low +tyre balding from the inner edge (strong advice)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

body work damage all around

vehicle require wheel alignment

Pass 30 Mar 2022 71,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jun 2021 70,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside headlamp lens dull (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

body work damage to offside +front bumper

bonnet locking mechanism require attention (body shop repair) (advice)

Fail 8 Jun 2021 70,104 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside headlamp lens dull (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

body work damage to offside +front bumper

Pass 27 Jun 2020 67,818 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread has a serious cracks

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Jun 2020 67,791 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded+blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv gaiter split+leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre tread has a serious cracks

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner side lapm bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine oil level low

Pass 14 Mar 2019 64,164 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 59,630 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 56,238 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 51,597 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 45,865 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 45,765 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 41,522 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 34,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perished on sides wall

Pass 27 Sep 2012 29,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2011 27,396 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 25,629 miles

slight bulge on o/s/r outer wall tyre within the limit.

Pass 5 Sep 2009 22,999 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 19,861 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 NLO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 NLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF55 NLO registered?

AF55 NLO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is AF55 NLO safe to buy?

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