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AF55 VUD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,831 mi
Last recorded120,831 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 120,831 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Sep 2021 107,452 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 107,452 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 99,949 miles

Front exhaust flexi blowing

Nearside Front c.v boot slight leak

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 95,583 miles

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

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

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

under covers fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2019 95,583 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2018 89,800 miles

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

Nearside c.v boot slight leak

both front brake hoses cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2017 84,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 77,647 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 71,432 miles

nearside rear tyre perished / cracking in tread area

Fail 14 Sep 2015 71,423 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

nearside rear tyre perished / cracking in tread area

Pass 3 Sep 2014 60,653 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 54,600 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 48,441 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 40,588 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake pads are wearing low

Pass 20 Aug 2010 32,126 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 23,390 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 17,526 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VUD 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 83.3%.

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

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