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AF55 WSW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

30,514 mi
Last recorded30,514 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 WSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 30,514 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 30,166 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 29,813 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 29,315 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 28,888 miles

Offside Front Tape applied to damaged and corroded area of wheel arch

Fail 30 Aug 2022 28,887 miles

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Wheel arch/wing damaged and corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 28,548 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 28,089 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall, small cut and scuffing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear tyres uneven wear, tread 2mm - 3mm depth.

Pass 20 Aug 2019 27,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 26,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 26,627 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 25,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 24,493 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 23,598 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 22,586 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 20,864 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 19,789 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 19,789 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 18,225 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 17,129 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 15,858 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 12,532 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 WSW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF55 WSW registered?

AF55 WSW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AF55 WSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 WSW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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