MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,441 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Size: 195/65/15 TYRE IS 9 YRS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Size: 195/65/15 TYRE IS 8 YRS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas. engine covers and undertrays fitted
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Size: 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Size: 195/65/15 TYRE IS 9 YRS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Size: 195/65/15 TYRE IS 8 YRS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas. engine covers and undertrays fitted
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both o/s & n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
unable to check underside fully due to covers
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn not braking on full surface - inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door shut (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both o/s & n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
unable to check underside fully due to covers
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity n/s + o/s (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity n/s + o/s (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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AF55 VNG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 VNG, 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 VNG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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