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AF55 UVY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,914 mi
Last recorded114,914 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 114,914 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 114,914 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 108,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 101,125 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 101,125 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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 lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 97,451 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 94,731 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 94,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 91,876 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 91,876 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 84,996 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 84,987 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 77,606 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low

traction control light on

Pass 13 Aug 2012 68,374 miles

NSR seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Rear brake discs moderately corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2011 63,641 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 58,774 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 46,895 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,342 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear wiper smearing screen

Fail 2 Sep 2008 36,342 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear wiper smearing screen

slight perishing on both rear tyres

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 UVY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UVY, 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 UVY registered?

AF55 UVY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AF55 UVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 UVY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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