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AF55 XWH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,265 mi
Last recorded132,265 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 XWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 132,265 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 132,261 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer split/rotten down seam (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn lower rubber split also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam patten (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lense faded no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Pass 7 May 2019 116,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner and outer edges 205x55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 110,054 miles

Oil leak engine area ()

Fail 6 Apr 2018 110,052 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side lamp inop (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre inner edge is close to going through to cords ,205x55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine area ()

engine management light on

Pass 25 Apr 2017 96,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Fail 24 Apr 2017 96,600 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror has case missing,indicator inop,glass smashed ,and sharp edges (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205x55x16 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 8 Apr 2016 84,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres deteriorated (cracked)

engine management light on

Fail 8 Apr 2016 84,086 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres deteriorated (cracked)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Apr 2015 67,736 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre deteriorated (cracked)

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Fail 8 Apr 2015 67,736 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre deteriorated (cracked)

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Pass 19 Mar 2014 60,085 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 49,482 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 44,508 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 39,742 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 32,099 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 25,659 miles

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

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

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 XWH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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