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AF55 UYO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,870 mi
Last recorded149,870 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2021 149,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush bolt on assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp lens frosted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front brake pad wear indicator wire damaged

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush bolt on assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak within engine bay - Source not identified

Pass 11 Nov 2020 142,807 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 142,807 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 132,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear handbrake cable worn

Fail 28 Oct 2019 132,915 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear handbrake cable worn

Fail 16 Oct 2019 132,618 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear handbrake cable worn

Pass 24 Oct 2018 122,850 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pad warning sensor close to disc

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play minor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 122,850 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake pad warning sensor close to disc

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play minor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 112,907 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 102,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint will require replacing soon (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 102,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure accident damage (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint will require replacing soon (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 94,886 miles

Both front headlamp lens misting up and beam patterns smeared.

Child safety seat fitted to n/s/r safety belt

Engine oil level low.

Suspension bushes splitting and displaying slight play.

corrosion located on vehicle suspension.

Fail 27 Aug 2015 94,886 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads unevenly worn and (3.5.1g)

coil spring broken both rear coil spring lower halfs (2.4.C.1a)

Both front headlamp lens misting up and beam patterns smeared.

Child safety seat fitted to n/s/r safety belt

Corrosion on suspension.

Engine oil level low.

Suspension bushes splitting and displaying slight play.

brake disc lipped,slightly scored and slightly corroded

corrosion located on vehicle suspension.

Fail 7 Aug 2014 85,648 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 85,648 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 74,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both washers require attention soon

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

offside headlamp aim on upper limit

Pass 1 Aug 2012 65,073 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 57,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag light on dash

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 13 Aug 2010 48,542 miles

nsr tyre low inner edge ON LIMIT

underside covered with plastic trim

Pass 17 Aug 2009 39,542 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 UYO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UYO, 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 UYO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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