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AF55 NMO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,472 mi
Last recorded123,472 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 NMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 123,472 miles

Central Light beam image poor (both)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit 1.5mm! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 123,470 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front fogs not working

beam images very poor

Fail 22 Jun 2019 123,461 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front fogs not working

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

beam images very poor

Pass 24 Apr 2018 107,480 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both Poor Beam Image (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 107,479 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position Bonnet (6.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

EML Light on

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both Poor Beam Image (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 89,378 miles

Front exhaust mounting broken

Offside Headlamp pattern poor

Fail 20 Apr 2017 89,375 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

EML light on

Front exhaust mounting broken

Offside Headlamp pattern poor

Pass 15 Apr 2016 79,127 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 69,361 miles

Engine light on

Pass 30 Apr 2014 64,604 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 27 Apr 2013 58,437 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 58,437 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 47,599 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 39,856 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 39,856 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 32,856 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

srs lamp on..

Fail 10 Feb 2010 32,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

srs lamp on..

Pass 23 Dec 2008 28,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 NMO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NMO, 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 NMO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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