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AF55 VNR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

188,176 mi
Last recorded188,176 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 VNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 188,176 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

slight oil leak on engin

Fail 19 May 2021 188,176 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

slight oil leak on engin

Fail 5 Jan 2021 186,185 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake cable split

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover bush worn

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

Offside Rear parking brake cable split

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover bush worn

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2019 155,981 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jun 2019 155,981 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jun 2019 155,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 144,556 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 133,398 miles

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

both tyre cracked between tread

Fail 26 Jun 2017 133,398 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s and o/s between tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

both tyre cracked between tread

Pass 11 Jul 2016 127,501 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 127,501 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 118,958 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 104,673 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 91,220 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 91,220 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 77,341 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 63,908 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut but no cords exposed

Fail 18 May 2010 46,539 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 46,539 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 37,571 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,330 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 VNR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VNR, 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 VNR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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