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AF55 XLP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,918 mi
Last recorded207,918 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 XLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 207,918 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 207,878 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 203,428 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 203,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 195,846 miles

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 183,057 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 175,218 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 175,218 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 168,141 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 162,700 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 156,287 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 150,888 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 150,888 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 139,581 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 139,581 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 115,120 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 949,370 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 94,297 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 72,722 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 72,772 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 51,224 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

right indicator repeater lens damaged

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 XLP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XLP, 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 XLP registered?

AF55 XLP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 October 2005.

Is AF55 XLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 XLP shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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