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AF55 SXT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,454 mi
Last recorded145,454 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 SXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 145,454 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 145,440 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 144,170 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing but functional (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 144,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing but functional (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 141,891 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 138,010 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 137,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 124,981 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2017 107,348 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Mar 2016 90,116 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Jul 2015 85,141 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)

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

front number plate, fading.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 77,301 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 70,617 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 63,942 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 54,806 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 42,996 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 33,447 miles

o/s/f tyre low tread cut in tread also

rear wiper worn

traction control light on

Pass 4 Sep 2008 26,620 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 SXT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SXT, 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 SXT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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