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AF55 VBU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,370 mi
Last recorded102,370 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 102,370 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 98,147 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 98,147 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 96,395 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2023 96,395 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Stud snapped/missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 94,201 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 94,031 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and manual adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 89,290 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner shoulders.

Pass 8 Jul 2019 85,558 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 85,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 80,298 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 80,296 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 70,986 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 70,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 63,520 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 63,520 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 46,572 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 40,458 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 39,330 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 38,091 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 36,410 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 36,410 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 26,958 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 VBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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