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AF55 VEA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,959 mi
Last recorded106,959 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 VEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 106,959 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 106,260 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 105,162 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 104,431 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 103,505 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 102,219 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 101,722 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2019 100,525 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 96,356 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 92,363 miles

nearside & offside front outer driveshaft boot small damage & leaking.

offside front suspension anti roll bar link balljoint boot damage.

Fail 23 Feb 2017 92,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake disc's lipped & worn.

nearside & offside front outer driveshaft boot small damage & leaking.

offside front suspension anti roll bar link balljoint boot damage.

rear brake disc's lipped & worn.

rear brake pad linning approx. 95% worn low.

Pass 23 Mar 2016 83,663 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 83,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 75,065 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 75,065 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 67,131 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 59,684 miles

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside front suspension anti roll bar link balljoint boot damage.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 55,773 miles

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside rear tyre perishe up.

Fail 1 Mar 2012 55,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front wipers slightly smearing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2011 52,191 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 44,715 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 44,715 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 35,256 miles

BOYH FRONT TYRES SIDEWALLS SCRUBBED DUE TO BEEN KERBED

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)

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 VEA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VEA, 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 VEA registered?

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

Is AF55 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 VEA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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