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AF55 NNG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,647 mi
Last recorded65,647 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 65,647 miles

Brake pad warning illuminated on instruments.

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 60,859 miles

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

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

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2021 60,859 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2020 59,792 miles

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2018 58,146 miles

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

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

Plastic covers under vehicle obscuring inspection of components.

Fail 3 Dec 2018 58,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Plastic covers under vehicle obscuring inspection of components.

Pass 29 Nov 2016 55,097 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 25 Nov 2015 53,994 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 9 Dec 2014 53,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 50,804 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads close to warning wire. re-check in 3-4k

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge. re-check in 3-4k

Pass 23 Aug 2012 43,987 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads close to warning wire

Fail 22 Aug 2012 43,987 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads close to warning wire

Pass 12 Aug 2011 39,131 miles

offside handbrake pivot not returning yo its stop

rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 20 Aug 2010 33,491 miles

rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2009 27,314 miles

Nearside 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 NNG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NNG, 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 NNG registered?

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

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