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AF55 VGK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,223 mi
Last recorded165,223 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 VGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 165,223 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened partially corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened partially corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 165,023 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened partially corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened partially corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 155,306 miles

Auxiliary drive belt is deteriorating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating and starting to leak (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake requirements only just met at 16 %. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 141,094 miles

chip/crack in centre of windscreen

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

nearside rear tyre has side wall damage (has been run flat) and several small cuts in tread (no cords visible at time of test)

offside front tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge of tread

rear high level stop light looks to be disconnected

Fail 20 Aug 2021 140,996 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position cable stiff/seized (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split to reinforcement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working due to bonnet not latching shut (3.4 (a))

chip/crack in centre of windscreen

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

nearside rear tyre has side wall damage (has been run flat) and several small cuts in tread (no cords visible at time of test)

offside front tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge of tread

rear high level stop light looks to be disconnected

Pass 14 Aug 2020 126,345 miles

Advise; Offside front wing damaged.

Fail 13 Aug 2020 126,345 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working [at door mirror] (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise; Offside front wing damaged.

Pass 20 Aug 2019 103,487 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 103,485 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2018 94,219 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 86,689 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 81,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres cracking and wearing low

Pass 12 Sep 2015 78,085 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 74,002 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 67,701 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 67,701 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 59,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 59,501 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 51,276 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 43,189 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 34,730 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 25,430 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 VGK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VGK, 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 VGK registered?

AF55 VGK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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