MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,635 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear very close approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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
headlamp beam images poor
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
head lamp beam image poor due to marked headlight lenses
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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