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AF55 NLT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,421 mi
Last recorded76,421 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2018 76,421 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 74,426 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 71,839 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 69,649 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 66,045 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 63,783 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 61,181 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 54,690 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 47,265 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 NLT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NLT, 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 NLT registered?

AF55 NLT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is AF55 NLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 NLT shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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