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AF55 XXO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,332 mi
Last recorded133,332 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 XXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 133,332 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and center (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 117,760 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 102,883 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 91,367 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 77,661 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 66,637 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 56,086 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 11 Aug 2016 56,086 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 Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 52,970 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 49,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR and OSF tyres down to 3mm tread depth

OSF tyre worn on inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2014 49,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR and OSF tyres down to 3mm tread depth

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSF tyre worn on inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 45,523 miles

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

OSR brake binding slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2012 40,803 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 36,539 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 31,785 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 12 Aug 2009 27,018 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 27,018 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 23,005 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 23,005 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.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 XXO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XXO, 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 XXO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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