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AF55 VOK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

134,350 mi
Last recorded134,350 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 VOK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 134,350 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 132,236 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2024 132,236 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated Has a nail (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 129,353 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 17 Sep 2022 114,566 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 105,808 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 96,046 miles

Nearside Front Outer wing corroded

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 96,046 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 86,313 miles

Nearside Front Outer wing corroded

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 81,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 77,502 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 73,036 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 69,388 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 64,315 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Nov 2013 59,862 miles

near side front tyre wearing on outer shoulders

Pass 20 Nov 2012 54,657 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 49,643 miles

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

o/s rear light lense damaged.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 41,479 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 34,484 miles

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low,recommend inspection

offside rear lamp outer lens holed

Pass 12 Nov 2008 26,170 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 VOK 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 90%.

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 VOK, 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 VOK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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