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AF55 VHJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

105,985 mi
Last recorded105,985 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 105,985 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 May 2025 105,980 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 104,498 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 103,252 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 100,682 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 100,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 92,022 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both nearside and offside rear shock absorber bump-stops are slightly deteriorated

slight body corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2019 88,139 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Front flixe pipe damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 84,916 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 84,916 miles

Front Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 81,730 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 81,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 76,122 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 72,135 miles

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

under body cover fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2013 64,359 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 64,359 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 56,877 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 56,877 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 49,950 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 49,950 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 43,721 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 39,071 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 32,379 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 23,021 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 VHJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 VHJ, 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 VHJ registered?

AF55 VHJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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