MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,818 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
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))
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))
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
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
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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