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AF55 XTN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,080 mi
Last recorded75,080 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 XTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 75,080 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2015 74,280 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 74,244 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil on minimum

Pass 27 Oct 2014 70,967 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 66,909 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 60,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

warning lamps on dash, eng and airbag

Fail 22 Aug 2012 60,446 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

warning lamps on dash, eng and airbag

Pass 30 Aug 2011 53,607 miles

front and rear brake pads starting to wear low

front brake discs rusty and worn

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 30 Aug 2011 53,607 miles

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

front and rear brake pads starting to wear low

front brake discs rusty and worn

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Aug 2010 46,708 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 40,402 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 34,595 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 XTN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XTN, 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 XTN registered?

AF55 XTN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AF55 XTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 XTN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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