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AF55 VND

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

95,880 mi
Last recorded95,880 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 95,880 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 95,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer lamp cover damaged

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 93,395 miles

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))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 93,393 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 91,076 miles

Offside Rear lamp cover damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2023 90,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear lamp cover damaged

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 86,563 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 86,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 81,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output starting to deteriorate (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 77,361 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 77,347 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 72,829 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 72,824 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 58,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 54,604 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 44,119 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 35,712 miles

Nearside front tyre slighly perished.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 29,877 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 24,380 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 37,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2010 18,992 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 16,562 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 13,853 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 13,853 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VND is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 VND, 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 VND is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 September 2005.

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