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AF55 XWS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,225 mi
Last recorded111,225 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 XWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 111,225 miles

near side head lamp pattern poor just in spec

near side rear pads low

off side front tyre close to wear bands near side rear tyre on wear bands

small split on near side outer c/v gaitor

front brake pads low near side off side front pads just in spec

off side rear tyre just in spec 1.6 mm

Fail 30 Sep 2011 111,225 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

near side head lamp pattern poor just in spec

near side rear pads low

off side front tyre close to wear bands near side rear tyre on wear bands

small split on near side outer c/v gaitor

front brake pads low near side off side front pads just in spec

off side rear tyre just in spec 1.6 mm

Fail 28 Sep 2011 111,217 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn/unable to see inner ones clearly

Pass 8 Sep 2010 104,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 89,929 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 89,929 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 86,263 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 XWS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XWS, 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 XWS registered?

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

Is AF55 XWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 XWS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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