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AF55 NNJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,765 mi
Last recorded139,765 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 NNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 139,765 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 139,712 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 139,709 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 137,192 miles

Engine man.light on.

Front and rear suspension component corroded.

Windscreen damage.

front head lamp glass frosted.

Fail 27 Apr 2016 137,192 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front head lamp glass frosted.

Engine man.light on.

Front and rear suspension component corroded.

Windscreen damage.

Pass 29 Apr 2015 132,988 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 120,926 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 102,594 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)

Pass 9 May 2012 86,734 miles

Coolant leak

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 9 May 2012 86,734 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Apr 2011 66,622 miles

NEARSIDE OUTER REARDISC PAD LOW

Pass 24 May 2010 49,873 miles

Front wipers lowering drivers visibility

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 45,977 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 36,767 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 NNJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NNJ, 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 NNJ registered?

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

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