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AF55 NMY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

53,937 mi
Last recorded53,937 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 NMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 53,937 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 52,113 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 51,520 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 50,016 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 47,929 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 46,006 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 43,752 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 40,480 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 37,666 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 34,430 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 30,896 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 27,336 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 23,242 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 19,504 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 16,129 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2011 16,129 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2010 13,811 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 11,832 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 10,513 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 NMY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 NMY, 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

How do I check the history of AF55 NMY?

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What year was AF55 NMY registered?

AF55 NMY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is AF55 NMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 NMY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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