MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,325 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s upper boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes have age related perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front exhaust support bracket missing is secure strongly advise correct support
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has perishing and slight tread distortion (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has deep surface corrosion advise corrosion protection (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front n/s & o/s side windows tinted
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded centre ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s & o/s (3.2 (b) (i))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
wheel trims
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
wheel trims
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/r wheel is binding when rotated by hand
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
can not see brake pads through wheels to inspect wear
wear on both edges of nearside front tyre
wear on both edges of offside front tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
aux belt noise poss bearing
coolant at min level
o/s/r tyre uneven tread wear inner edge
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
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AF55 VDV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 VDV, 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 VDV registered?
AF55 VDV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 2005.
Is AF55 VDV safe to buy?
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