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AF55 VUP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,002 mi
Last recorded119,002 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 VUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 119,002 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 119,002 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (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 Position lamp showing white light to the rear reverse light staying on (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 104,596 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 90,808 miles

both front tyres worn to limit

both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Sep 2016 79,990 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 74,845 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 24 Sep 2014 71,181 miles

bonnet secondairy catch seized open

nearside rear brake backing plate corroded and falling to bits

nearside rear brake discs show signs of over heating

Pass 15 Oct 2013 65,680 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 55,995 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 55,976 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 51,395 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 51,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s rear tyre perished[advise renewal 225/45/17w

Pass 8 Oct 2010 46,858 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 40,904 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 33,984 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 VUP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VUP, 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 VUP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 October 2005.

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