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AF55 UZC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,607 mi
Last recorded96,607 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 UZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 96,607 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres wearing slightly on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2022

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

nearside headlight glass becoming poor

outer sills becoming weak at front

Pass 5 Jul 2021 92,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 90,965 miles

under trays preventing test on some items

Fail 15 Jul 2020 90,964 miles

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

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

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

under trays preventing test on some items

Pass 17 Jul 2019 88,816 miles

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

headlight glasses becoming poor

offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 27 Jun 2018 85,230 miles

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

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2017 82,055 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 12 Jul 2016 79,320 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

headlight glasses becoming deteriorated

offside rear tyre slightly stepped on inner edge

under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 12 Jul 2016 79,320 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

headlight glasses becoming deteriorated

offside rear tyre slightly stepped on inner edge

under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2015 74,171 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre becoming cracked

undersheilds & engine covers preventing full inspection

Fail 30 Jun 2015 74,171 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre becoming cracked

undersheilds & engine covers preventing full inspection

Pass 2 Jul 2014 69,988 miles

front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

pinprick hole in nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 3 Jul 2013 66,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2013 66,985 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 63,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2011 59,939 miles

under sheilds & trims preventing full inspection

Pass 17 Jul 2010 56,452 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 50,749 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 39,788 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 UZC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UZC, 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 UZC registered?

AF55 UZC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is AF55 UZC safe to buy?

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