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AF55 UZR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,150 mi
Last recorded103,150 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 UZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 103,150 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 103,150 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 99,512 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 95,267 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 89,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked badly.

Offside Front Tyre cracked badly.

Pass 21 Sep 2017 82,705 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 76,617 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 74,708 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 74,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 70,449 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 67,534 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 67,534 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 64,305 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 61,724 miles

Windscreen washer weak

Pass 4 Dec 2010 58,998 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 53,671 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 40,410 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyre's wearing slightly on inner edge

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 UZR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UZR, 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 UZR registered?

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

Is AF55 UZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 UZR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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