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AF55 VMR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,705 mi
Last recorded161,705 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 VMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 161,705 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 149,576 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front tie-rod has play

Pass 27 Dec 2019 143,964 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 137,894 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2017 123,360 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 111,648 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack end joint has slight play

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 102,940 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 102,936 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 91,761 miles

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

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

offside rear and offside front brake disc back plate covers badly corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2014 91,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside rear and offside front brake disc back plate covers badly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2013 76,235 miles

Stone chip in screen

Pass 5 Dec 2012 64,735 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

traction control malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Fail 5 Dec 2012 64,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

traction control malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 2 Dec 2011 56,042 miles

Engine management light at dash stays ON

Front b/discs getting abit corroded at Inner face edges

N/S/R door seal at bottom area abit loose

Slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F lower susp/arm front bush

Small cracks at screen

Pass 26 Nov 2010 46,983 miles

Front Inner B/Pads getting low

Front b/discs getting abit corroded at edges

N/S/R and O/S/F tyres almost ON limits of tread wear and O/S/R and N/S/F tyres nearing limits of wear

Rear Outer B/Pads getting low (esp N/S/R)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 36,597 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 28,863 miles

Front brakes are slight out of ballance.

Offside rear inner wheel arch flashing found insecure. Temperory secured.

Road wheel tyres show wear at edges.

Fail 23 Dec 2008 28,863 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front brakes are slight out of ballance.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear inner wheel arch flashing found insecure. Temperory secured.

Road wheel tyres show wear at edges.

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 VMR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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