MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,002 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
both front tyres worn to limit
both rear tyres perished
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)
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
bonnet secondairy catch seized open
nearside rear brake backing plate corroded and falling to bits
nearside rear brake discs show signs of over heating
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
o/s rear tyre perished[advise renewal 225/45/17w
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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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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