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AF55 XMR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,888 mi
Last recorded98,888 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 XMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 98,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 98,864 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 90,459 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 90,455 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2016 82,949 miles

Inner faces of both front brake discs, pitted and corroding

Fail 20 Dec 2016 82,949 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Inner faces of both front brake discs, pitted and corroding

Pass 3 Dec 2015 72,803 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 65,691 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 60,100 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2013 60,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 49,350 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 49,350 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 44,391 miles

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

engine managment light on

Pass 28 Aug 2010 40,653 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 36,604 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 30,507 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 30,507 miles

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

eml light staying on

radiator fan staying on and secondry fan inop

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 XMR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XMR, 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 XMR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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