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AF55MKN
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration AF55MKN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 18 Jan 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
16
Passes
9
Failures
64%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
19 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 108,719 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak Radiator ()
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 106,291 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))
4 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 100,215 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 100,215 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
4 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 98,734 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Lower Gearbox mounting defective in subframe ()
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 98,714 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tyre (5.2.3 (l))
14 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,331 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2021 14 Jun 202614 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 94,327 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
5 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,417 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front mirror rear cover missing
1 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 83,417 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front mirror rear cover missing
27 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,593 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
25 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 72,578 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
13 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 61,322 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2018 14 Jun 202612 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 55,223 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2017 14 Jun 20269 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,323 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2016 14 Jun 202624 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,141 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2015 14 Jun 202623 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 45,141 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,071 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
4 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,613 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2013 14 Jun 20269 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,978 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2012 14 Jun 20269 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 28,978 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
16 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,845 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2010 14 Jun 20266 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,780 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2009 14 Jun 20266 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 21,780 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
21 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 21,548 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
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AF55MKN was registered on 2005-09-01
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