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AF55 UZP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,679 mi
Last recorded158,679 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 UZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 158,679 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

drivers seat belt stalk catch cover incomplete

Fail 4 Dec 2018 158,679 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

drivers seat belt stalk catch cover incomplete

Pass 8 Dec 2017 148,782 miles

drivers seat belt stalk catch cover incomplete

rear wiper arm broken

Fail 6 Dec 2017 148,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension anti-roll bar link top joint cover split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear wiper arm broken

Pass 27 Sep 2016 133,931 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 133,691 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance drivers door mirror indicator repeater lamp damaged (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 126,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust flexible pipe section deteriorating

Pass 13 Dec 2014 120,000 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 120,000 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 112,148 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 99,218 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 87,074 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 69,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 51,326 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 32,100 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 UZP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 UZP, 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 UZP registered?

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

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