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AF55MFO
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2000cc
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- Registration AF55MFO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
16
Passes
12
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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135 Total Defects Recorded
2 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 148,476 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill… bridging filler used (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Headlamp beam images are slightly vague
- Front Tyres were low on pressure before test and have worn slightly on edges
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arms rear most bushes both worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Drivers door dropped and stiff to open
- Both outer sills have had multiple repairs, hard to assess as covered in under seal
- Rear Underside of vehicle has many areas of corrosion
- Reverse lamp not working
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
28 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 142,618 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Reverse lamp not working
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded around grommet hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 142,618 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Reverse lamp not working
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded around grommet hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 132,169 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- under sealed in places
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front wings corroded
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))
22 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 126,172 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including arms and springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front wing corroded and bumper damaged
- Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
11 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 126,087 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including arms and springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front wing corroded and bumper damaged
11 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 120,806 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front wing corroded
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Outer bumper damaged
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
11 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 120,806 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer bumper damaged
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front wing corroded
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
15 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 112,723 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- headlights deteriorating
- fuel pipes around filter damp
- damage/corrosion to wing-no sharp edges
- Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- suspension components corroded
- rear tyres perished
14 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 112,720 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- suspension components corroded
- rear tyres perished
- headlights deteriorating
- fuel pipes around filter damp
- damage/corrosion to wing-no sharp edges
- Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 106,945 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
11 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 106,940 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside 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)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
16 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 101,158 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2018 14 Jun 20266 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 93,261 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very worn (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
17 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 87,351 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2016 14 Jun 202616 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 87,351 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
28 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 83,664 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 83,664 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 74,186 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2014 14 Jun 202629 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 74,185 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
6 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,268 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
6 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 66,268 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,761 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,114 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2011 14 Jun 20261 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,228 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2010 14 Jun 202627 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 38,283 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
27 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 38,283 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
26 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,311 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AF55MFO was registered on 2005-09-01
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