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AF55 UWU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,596 mi
Last recorded78,596 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 78,596 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 78,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2014 77,025 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 77,025 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 70,212 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 64,550 miles

advise front discs pitted

Fail 6 Nov 2012 64,550 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

advise front discs pitted

Pass 27 Oct 2011 59,083 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 53,760 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 38,874 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 28,130 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 UWU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF55 UWU registered?

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

Is AF55 UWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 UWU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF55 UWU have outstanding finance?

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