MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,941 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both Front (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished
Oil leak ()
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both Front (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished
Oil leak ()
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and worn on shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and worn on shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
under trays fitted
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/tyre worn on shoulder
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine management light on
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF55 XVT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 XVT, 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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What year was AF55 XVT registered?
AF55 XVT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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