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AF55 VCU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,596 mi
Last recorded165,596 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 VCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 165,596 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 159,336 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

O/S/R Light Slightly Damaged

Rear Tyres Slightly Out Of Shape

Pass 24 Feb 2020 145,777 miles

Offside rear light unit damaged.

Pass 21 Mar 2019 133,423 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

tracking misaligned

Fail 21 Mar 2019 133,423 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

tracking misaligned

Pass 31 Mar 2018 117,764 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Mar 2018 117,764 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 107,682 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65r1591h (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 107,682 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65r1591h (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 96,787 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 96,787 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 83,709 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 83,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 76,218 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 68,158 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 60,117 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 51,759 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 25 Feb 2010 43,756 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 34,231 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 VCU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VCU, 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 VCU registered?

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

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