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AF55 UXK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,794 mi
Last recorded136,794 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 UXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 136,794 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 118,349 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 118,349 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working WING (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 110,741 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 102,545 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 96,578 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 96,578 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 90,819 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 86,165 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 79,109 miles

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Testing in wet conditions.

Fail 3 Mar 2012 79,107 miles

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

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

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Testing in wet conditions.

Pass 5 Feb 2011 57,675 miles

nsr tyre worn on outer edge & close to legal limit

Pass 25 Feb 2010 44,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 26,710 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 26,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 UXK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UXK, 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

How do I check the history of AF55 UXK?

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What year was AF55 UXK registered?

AF55 UXK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is AF55 UXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 UXK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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