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AF55 VEH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,462 mi
Last recorded118,462 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2024 118,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 109,698 miles

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on the inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 106,999 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 103,191 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 103,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 99,851 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 97,658 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer , BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 89,812 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 82,331 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Dec 2016 74,468 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped inner and outer edges (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped inner and outer edges heavily (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately Servo pipe been taped over. Not leaking at time of test (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped inner and outer edges (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped inner and outer edges heavily (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 66,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 58,761 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 52,410 miles

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)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 52,410 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 46,453 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 41,837 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 34,871 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 28,114 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 24,930 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 VEH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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The MOT history for AF55 VEH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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