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AF55 XPG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,992 mi
Last recorded89,992 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 XPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 89,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer side body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn on inner side edge

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer side body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A and zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

tyre treads worn on inner side edge / BOTH FRONT

Pass 17 Nov 2023 86,416 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front / on dip beam (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A and zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

tyre treads slightly worn on inner side edge / both front / and nearside rear

Pass 16 Nov 2022 81,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonr chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn on inner side edge

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 81,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonr chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn on inner side edge

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 77,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly worn on inner side edge

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 73,533 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear wheel tyre treads slightly worn on inner side edge

Pass 23 May 2019 68,276 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front wheel tyre treads worn on inner side edge

Pass 10 May 2018 63,449 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 3 May 2018 63,445 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 57,510 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2017 57,510 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 51,245 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on inner side edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner side edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 44,453 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 35,727 miles

both front wheel tyre treads slightly worn on inner side edge

Fail 2 May 2014 35,727 miles

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

both front wheel tyre treads slightly worn on inner side edge

Pass 8 May 2013 27,910 miles

off side rear wheel tyre tread worn on inner side edge

Pass 14 May 2012 20,948 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 19,551 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 17,942 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 16,068 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 13,630 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 XPG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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