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2005 Volkswagen Golf

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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,635 mi
Last recorded159,635 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 VPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 159,635 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear very close approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 159,635 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both front lenses marked no beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front inner 1956515 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear very close approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 143,973 miles

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

both headlamp beam images poor due to marked lenses

nail in offside rear tyre to close to outer to repair

Pass 30 Jun 2018 131,551 miles

headlamp beam images poor

Fail 30 Jun 2018 131,551 miles

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

headlamp beam images poor

Pass 7 Jul 2017 120,842 miles

head lamp beam image poor due to marked headlight lenses

Pass 7 Jul 2016 108,530 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 77,191 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 96,742 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 86,365 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 86,365 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 80,580 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 74,199 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 70,956 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 64,073 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 39,798 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 39,798 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 32,950 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 VPN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VPN, 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 VPN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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