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AF55 VNO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

155,489 mi
Last recorded155,489 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 VNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 May 2026 155,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill within 30cm of seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 149,062 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of any mounting points

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 143,291 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL FOUR FLEXYS SLIGHTLY PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACKED ALONG BOTTOM OF SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged AROUND TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 136,660 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 129,618 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp damaged but not showing any white light

Fail 13 Jun 2022 129,618 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp damaged but not showing any white light

Pass 26 May 2021 123,269 miles

ALL BRAKE DISC BACKPLATES CORRODED OR MISSING

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% IMBALANCE N/S LOW EFFORT (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 118,665 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 112,244 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 112,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2017 107,053 miles

brake back plates corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2017 107,040 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake back plates corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2016 102,574 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 95,256 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on side wall

Pass 6 Jun 2014 85,338 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 76,579 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 69,155 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge tread to centre tread

offside rear , nearside rear, offside front and nearside front brake back plates starting to corrode slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2011 60,631 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake back plates corroded

front brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2010 52,673 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

both front and n/s/r brake back plates corroded

both front brake discs corroded on inside faces

Pass 21 Jun 2010 52,673 miles

both front and n/s/r brake back plates corroded

both front brake discs corroded on inside faces

Pass 2 Jul 2009 45,364 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 35,460 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 VNO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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