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AF55 VHO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

103,164 mi
Last recorded103,164 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 VHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 103,164 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Dec 2025 103,164 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Dec 2024 89,016 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 89,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 83,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 74,093 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 74,093 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 69,811 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 69,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 67,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 65,253 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 65,229 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect X2 NSF/OSF POLISH (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX SPLIT (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp X2 NSR/OSR BULBS FITTED WRONG WAY. (4.3.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 62,686 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 59,250 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 54,794 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 51,352 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2015 51,352 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 47,336 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 43,284 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 38,696 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 34,671 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 29,494 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 23,435 miles

esp lamp on

Fail 17 Aug 2009 23,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 18,191 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 VHO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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