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AF55 NLU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,113 mi
Last recorded86,113 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 NLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 86,113 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter perishing

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

various body damage

Pass 23 Jun 2025 81,197 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

nearside front wing damaged

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2025 81,196 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts down to cords and cracking up inbetween treads and worn on inner edges and nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower dust covers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking up inbetween treads worn on inner edge tyre flat two nails in tread one on outer sidewall SOON (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

nearside front wing damaged

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2024 76,370 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front road wheel has wear marks on inner rim

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 13 Jun 2023 72,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 72,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 68,539 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking and has nail in tread

Fail 16 Jun 2022 68,538 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking and has nail in tread

Pass 11 Jun 2021 64,520 miles

Nearside Front repeater lens cracked

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and going out of shape

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread and going out of shape and cracking

epc light on

Fail 10 Jun 2021 64,520 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front repeater lens cracked

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and going out of shape

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread and going out of shape and cracking

epc light on

Pass 19 Jun 2020 58,437 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 55,202 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 52,600 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 49,931 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 47,479 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 43,660 miles

NEARSIDE REAR PANEL DAMAGED

Pass 6 Jan 2014 40,451 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 36,795 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 32,525 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 28,715 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 24,924 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 20,864 miles

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

Offside 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 NLU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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