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AF55 XSR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,366 mi
Last recorded93,366 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 93,366 miles

Vehicle structure has slight damage both outer sills (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 93,362 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Vehicle structure has slight damage both outer sills (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 75,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

coolent level low.

Fail 24 Oct 2016 75,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coolent level low.

Pass 29 Oct 2015 64,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear light unit broken

nearside front tyre perrished

Pass 2 Sep 2014 50,051 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 46,896 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 46,895 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 44,549 miles

ESP light on.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s sill damaged

o/s/r bumper slightly protruding

o/s/r light cluster damaged

slight binfing on o/s/r brake

Pass 30 Aug 2011 42,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ESP light on

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

osr bumper slighly sticking out (not sharp)

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight o/s/r wheel

Pass 23 Aug 2010 39,824 miles

slight binding o/s/r brake

rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2009 35,330 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 30,533 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 XSR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

Is AF55 XSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 XSR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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