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AF55 XBD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

240,032 mi
Last recorded240,032 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 XBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 240,032 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both Trailing arms front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 239,800 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both Trailing arms front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 225,509 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension trailing arms both front bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 216,057 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 204,138 miles

Both headlight patterns weak

Centre exhaust sleeve clamps rusty

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 187,545 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 187,545 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 174,453 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring view underneath

Fail 1 Aug 2017 174,453 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring view underneath

Pass 3 Aug 2016 155,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 155,297 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 139,175 miles

front exhaust mount insecure/fouling body

nearside front shock absorber wet

nearside rear number plate light dull

offside door lock faulty

Pass 4 Aug 2014 122,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 106,189 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 90,498 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear wheel bearing starting to get noisey

Pass 2 Aug 2011 72,522 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 63,263 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 50,207 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 38,659 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 XBD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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