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AF55 NMZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

224,262 mi
Last recorded224,262 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 NMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 224,262 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 224,262 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 188,034 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 173,612 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 173,610 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 163,943 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 163,943 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 157,549 miles

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

engine covers and under shields fitted

rear subframe and components are corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2015 149,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

Offside Rear Bump stop is split

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 149,048 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

Offside Rear Bump stop is split

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 141,440 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 131,674 miles

clutch pedal biting point high

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small cut n/s/r outer tyre wall (not deep enough to reach ply or cords)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 131,674 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal biting point high

small cut n/s/r outer tyre wall (not deep enough to reach ply or cords)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 119,097 miles

Nearside front wheel rim is dented and tyre outer sidewall is cut.

Nearside rear track control arm bushes are starting to split.

Offside rear track control arm bushes are starting to split.

Rear anti-roll bar is very rusty.

Slight leak of grease past clip on offside outer CV joint.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 100,956 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear console bushes perished

Fail 20 Dec 2011 100,956 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear console bushes perished

Fail 4 Jan 2011 88,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 88,235 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 77,264 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 77,264 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 63,199 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 63,199 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake lever on nearside brake calliper not fully retuning[operation unaffected]

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 NMZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NMZ, 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 NMZ registered?

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

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