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AF55 VBM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,036 mi
Last recorded114,036 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 VBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 114,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front wheel arches have surface rust

general under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2023 109,855 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

general under body and suspension corrosion

surface rust on both front wheel arches

Fail 25 Sep 2023 109,818 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

general under body and suspension corrosion

surface rust on both front wheel arches

Pass 4 Oct 2021 104,267 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

general suspension corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2020 102,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Apr 2019 101,923 miles

Nearside outer constant volosity joint boot clip missing but still prevents the regression of dirt

Fail 22 Apr 2019 101,912 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside outer constant volosity joint boot clip missing but still prevents the regression of dirt

Pass 23 Jan 2018 99,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output & offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & rear nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust slight leak front flexi area

Fail 22 Jan 2018 99,794 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output & offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & rear nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 96,755 miles

25% imbalance on front brakes

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear brake starting to bind

engine cover fitted

poor beam pattern and light output from o/s headlamp

Pass 8 Feb 2016 90,794 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

engine cover fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2016 90,794 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2015 83,722 miles

25% BRAKE IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

CORROSION TO O/S/F BRAKE BACK PLATE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 Jan 2015 83,722 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

25% BRAKE IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

CORROSION TO O/S/F BRAKE BACK PLATE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Pass 21 Nov 2013 80,002 miles

DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Fail 21 Nov 2013 80,002 miles

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

DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Fail 27 Nov 2012 75,595 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 75,595 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 67,881 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 67,881 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 59,407 miles

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

imbalance on front brakes

offside front tyre,outer wall cut

Fail 23 Nov 2010 59,391 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

imbalance on front brakes

offside front tyre,outer wall cut

Pass 14 Oct 2009 50,441 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 50,441 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2008 34,836 miles

Both front tyres down to 3mm on edges.

Rear pads approx 70% worn on n/s and discs lipped and corroded.

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 VBM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VBM, 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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AF55 VBM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 October 2005.

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