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AF55 VDE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,030 mi
Last recorded67,030 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 VDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 67,030 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 53,530 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 53,530 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 50,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2012 46,137 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2011 43,023 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 39,536 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 39,536 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 35,405 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 35,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 VDE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF55 VDE registered?

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

Is AF55 VDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 VDE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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