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AF55 XWL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,574 mi
Last recorded103,574 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 XWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 103,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 103,574 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 103,565 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Emissions not tested engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 99,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside and offside rear brake backplate corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2019 99,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside and offside rear brake backplate corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2018 90,248 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 86,043 miles

EML on

all tyres perishing

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2017 86,043 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EML on

all tyres perishing

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2016 78,960 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 May 2015 72,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Apr 2014 67,645 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 67,645 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 53,294 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 45,917 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 40,727 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 39,937 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 31,878 miles

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

Offside Front 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 XWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 XWL, 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 XWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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