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AF55 VKV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

199,592 mi
Last recorded199,592 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 VKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 199,592 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 199,591 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 193,103 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 193,101 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))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 185,668 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 178,099 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 170,357 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 162,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 158,327 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Aug 2019 150,132 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 136,703 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 123,984 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 110,753 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 98,366 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 85,381 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 73,001 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 60,155 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 47,908 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 35,141 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 22,563 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 11,118 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 VKV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VKV, 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

How do I check the history of AF55 VKV?

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What year was AF55 VKV registered?

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

Is AF55 VKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 VKV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF55 VKV have outstanding finance?

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