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AF55 VKN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

169,074 mi
Last recorded169,074 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 169,074 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 151,318 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 134,832 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 121,145 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 110,139 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 105,797 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 98,823 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heavy surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 30 Jul 2018 95,320 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 94,476 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 92,032 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop rubber split

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear light grab from brake felt

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

Offside Front milometer reading is fading

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 83,749 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

dent in n/s sill.

o/s/f tyre worn heavier on inner edge.

surface rust to front suspension.

surface rust to rear suspension.

Pass 8 Aug 2014 77,007 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 69,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise headlamp lenses scratched

advise light grab o/s/r brake

Pass 29 Aug 2012 63,563 miles

front brake backing plates are heavily corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2012 63,563 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake backing plates are heavily corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2011 56,909 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake backing plates corroding badly.

front brake discs lipped.

front suspension has surface rust.

light scratches to bodywork.

o/s/f has a slight squeel when wheel spun poss backing plate.

rear brake backing plates corroding.

unable to see inner rear brake pads outters are good.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 49,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside front hub metal back plate shield rusting away

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front hub metal back plate shield rusting away

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight judder from front wiper blades

Pass 26 Aug 2009 41,116 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 32,398 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/f brake pad with sensor close to limt

Fail 21 Aug 2008 32,396 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

cut in o/s/f tyre can not see the cords

n/s/f brake pad with sensor close to limt

n/s/r tyre is slightly out of shape on inner side

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 VKN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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