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AF55 UWR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,719 mi
Last recorded60,719 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 UWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 60,719 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive around lower half of the engine? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front number plate showing damage but can be read

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted? (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside door mirror glass showing damage but not affecting drivers view

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

Offside Front brake back plate heavily corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted? (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 60,718 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive around lower half of the engine? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front number plate showing damage but can be read

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted? (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside door mirror glass showing damage but not affecting drivers view

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

Offside Front brake back plate heavily corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted? (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 55,885 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread light damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged not affecting drivers view ()

Offside Front brake back plate corroded but is secure

Oil leak, but not excessive around the rear of the engine? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 52,762 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plate heavily corroded

Offside Front brake back plate heavily corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2024 52,762 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads very close (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front brake back plate heavily corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads very close (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake back plate heavily corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads close (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 49,522 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 44,957 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly!

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 42,531 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 42,531 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 39,827 miles

Front tyres cracking/splitting

Headlight lenses faded

Rear brake at o/s dragging

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge & splitting/cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2018 39,181 miles

Nail in n/s front tyre

Rear brake dragging at o/s

Rear tyre at n/s perishing/cracking

Rear tyre at o/s perishing/cracking & nail in tread

Pass 25 Sep 2017 38,404 miles

Headlight lenses faded o/s & n/s

Imbalance on front brakes 23% limit 25%

Rear tyres perishing/cracking o/s & n/s

Pass 26 Sep 2016 37,448 miles

Front suspension arms o/s & n/s rear bushes splitting/cracking

Nail in o/s rear tyre & perishing/cracking in base of tread

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge & perishing/cracking in base of tread

Fail 21 Sep 2016 37,445 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front suspension arms o/s & n/s rear bushes splitting/cracking

Nail in o/s rear tyre & perishing/cracking in base of tread

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge & perishing/cracking in base of tread

Pass 15 Sep 2015 36,364 miles

Rear tyres perishing/cracking o/s & n/s

Pass 12 Sep 2014 34,912 miles

Nail in o/s rear tyre & perishing/cracking in base of tread.

Rear tyre at n/s perishing/cracking in base of tread.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 33,353 miles

Rear tyres perishing/cracking o/s & n/s.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 31,774 miles

Rear tyres o/s & n/s perishing in base of tread.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 30,452 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 28,749 miles

Rear tyres perishing/cracking in base of tread o/s & n/s.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 26,161 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 23,073 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 UWR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UWR, 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 UWR registered?

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

Is AF55 UWR safe to buy?

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