MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,473 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
child seat not fitted
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
child seat not fitted
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine bay covers and under body trays
o/s/r and centre rear seat belts not checked due to seats full of customers items
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine bay covers and under body trays
o/s/r and centre rear seat belts not checked due to seats full of customers items
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
engine bay covers and under body trays
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
engine bay covers and under body trays
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
engine bay covers and under body trays
Nearside Front tyre bald on edges
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
engine bay covers and under body trays
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front tyre bald on edges
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
engine bay covers and under body trays
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front and rear disc stone guards corroding
noise from engine
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front and rear disc stone guards corroding
noise from engine
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ALL TYRES STARTING TO AGE CRACK.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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AF55 VVU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 VVU, 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 VVU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 September 2005.
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