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AF55 VMG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

129,115 mi
Last recorded129,115 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 129,115 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 121,097 miles

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

Nearside Front sill corroding

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 109,140 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 96,382 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 92,588 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 92,588 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 89,267 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 85,430 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 81,728 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 74,574 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 65,892 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 60,385 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2013 54,446 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 49,147 miles

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 23 Mar 2011 42,117 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 33,995 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2008 27,930 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 VMG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VMG, 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 VMG registered?

AF55 VMG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is AF55 VMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 VMG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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