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AF55MFJ
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration AF55MFJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
12
Passes
9
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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59 Total Defects Recorded
27 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 178,576 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not reeling out (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit/bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 168,581 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2021 14 Jun 202611 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 168,561 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
29 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 157,191 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 157,190 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 149,657 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 128,382 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2017 14 Jun 202621 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 128,373 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
16 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 108,974 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2016 14 Jun 202629 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,187 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 91,187 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,915 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside 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)
8 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 74,341 MI
14 Jun 20268 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 74,341 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2013 14 Jun 202619 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,236 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2012 14 Jun 202618 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 65,236 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
5 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,794 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,808 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2010 14 Jun 202615 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 47,808 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
9 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,250 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2009 14 Jun 20268 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 36,249 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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AF55MFJ was registered on 2005-09-01
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