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AF55 VEB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,184 mi
Last recorded141,184 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 141,184 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 136,980 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 136,976 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 132,853 miles

Front head lamp patten poor

Pass 5 Sep 2018 126,295 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 119,797 miles

Nearside Front passenger door mirror indicator lens cracked

Offside offside sill has sighs off accident damage

Pass 23 Mar 2016 118,020 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 111,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel filter has been cabel tied

Pass 27 Sep 2013 99,147 miles

No water in header tank.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 99,147 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

No water in header tank.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 82,493 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 73,508 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 58,673 miles

nearside rear wheel restricted free movement

Pass 19 Feb 2009 42,759 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 VEB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VEB, 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 VEB registered?

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

Is AF55 VEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 VEB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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