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AF55 UZN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,455 mi
Last recorded138,455 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 UZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 138,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sump has a bad repair already carried out

Fail 29 Oct 2021 138,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen one of two jets working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Body panel insecure Bumper to Wing joint (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning in Door Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sump has a bad repair already carried out

Offside Front Wheel Arch has a sharp protrusion which could injure or cut

Pass 29 Oct 2020 125,812 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 115,727 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 105,623 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 96,380 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 92,063 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside repeater lamp deteriated

Pass 3 Oct 2015 84,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 68,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 54,291 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

light fail warning light on,no fault found

Fail 18 Oct 2013 53,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

light fail warning light on,no fault found

Pass 22 Oct 2012 41,662 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 41,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 37,132 miles

near side front tyre cut less 25mm

Fail 31 Jan 2012 37,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side front tyre cut less 25mm

Pass 21 Jan 2011 30,043 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 22,846 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 14,685 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 UZN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UZN, 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 UZN registered?

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

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