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AF55 VDC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,352 mi
Last recorded103,352 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 103,352 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 103,351 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 97,770 miles

Front number plate shows deterioration

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

Rear number plate shows signs of deterioration

Fail 2 Mar 2021 97,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front number plate shows deterioration

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

Rear number plate shows signs of deterioration

Pass 5 Mar 2020 91,510 miles

front brake pads wearing close to limit

front tyres wearing at inner edges close to limits

Pass 1 Mar 2019 83,968 miles

Cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 83,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 80,282 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 80,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 77,496 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 76,143 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 76,143 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 74,173 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 67,173 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 57,197 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 47,389 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 38,436 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 34,463 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 29,957 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 VDC 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 VDC, 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 VDC registered?

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

Is AF55 VDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 VDC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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