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AF55 VEL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

128,550 mi
Last recorded128,550 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 VEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 128,550 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 126,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 124,771 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 122,643 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 117,624 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 112,439 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 106,500 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall slight Pershing

Pass 6 Apr 2016 101,332 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 101,305 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre cracked in tread

Pass 31 Mar 2015 95,648 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 91,863 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 86,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 81,527 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 68,784 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 58,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2009 49,085 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 VEL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VEL, 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 VEL registered?

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

Is AF55 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 VEL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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