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AF55 VDD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,818 mi
Last recorded136,818 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 136,818 miles

Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning NS and OS mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NS and OS (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS and OS (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and NSR inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSF close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2024 136,817 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning NS and OS mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NS and OS (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS and OS (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and NSR inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSF close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 123,918 miles

brakes-bearings noisy,osr tyre tread bulging,front-rear discs poor-brake judder

car filthy-smelly-needs valet-poor condition,os mirror taped up,battery low,osf buckle cover loose,engine oil very low-service due on,antifreeze low,bulb warning on

front reg plate,reverse light inop,suspension-units-brakes-back plates-exhaust-flexi rusting-poor,oil spill,sills rusting,rear brake discs-pads poor-low-uneven wear-noisy

Fail 4 Oct 2022 123,916 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction investigate - reset (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both-patterns faulty-lenses dirty (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure aims need resetting after lights buffed (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

brakes-bearings noisy,osr tyre tread bulging,front-rear discs poor-brake judder

car filthy-smelly-needs valet-poor condition,os mirror taped up,battery low,osf buckle cover loose,engine oil very low-service due on,antifreeze low,bulb warning on

front reg plate,reverse light inop,suspension-units-brakes-back plates-exhaust-flexi rusting-poor,oil spill,sills rusting,rear brake discs-pads poor-low-uneven wear-noisy

Pass 1 Nov 2021 114,496 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 94,870 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 92,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 92,317 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 83,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both front headlamps cloudy

Fail 12 Oct 2018 83,669 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both front headlamps cloudy

Pass 12 Oct 2017 74,645 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 66,900 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 66,900 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 61,565 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 59,060 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 59,060 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 54,495 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 48,150 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 48,136 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 43,185 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 39,134 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 34,722 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 29,684 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 VDD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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