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AF55 UZH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,100 mi
Last recorded102,100 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 102,100 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 102,100 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 95,235 miles

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

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 29 Nov 2013 85,762 miles

slight damage to o/s/f repeter lamp

Pass 12 Nov 2012 77,540 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under-tray has damage on nearside

Fail 8 Nov 2012 77,432 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under-tray has damage on nearside

Pass 24 Nov 2011 68,580 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/rear and o/s/r brake discs corroded,scored worn and pitted

o/s/rear hub backplate corroded and deteriated

Fail 14 Nov 2011 68,576 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/rear and o/s/r brake discs corroded,scored worn and pitted

o/s/rear hub backplate corroded and deteriated

Pass 25 Nov 2010 56,842 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 48,264 miles

under body protective covers preventing full inspection of brake pipes

Pass 26 Nov 2008 39,441 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 UZH 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 UZH, 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 UZH registered?

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

Is AF55 UZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 UZH 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.

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