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AF55MLE
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration AF55MLE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
17
Passes
7
Failures
70.83%
Pass Rate
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86 Total Defects Recorded
31 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 136,710 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
31 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 136,710 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
20 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 114,608 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 105,911 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Covers not allowing full inspection
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 105,910 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Covers not allowing full inspection
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,243 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2022 14 Jun 202614 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 95,187 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Covers not allowing full inspection
5 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 93,162 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2021 14 Jun 20265 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,885 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust system has a section which is corroded/deteriorated
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Undertrays fitted
29 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,232 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2019 14 Jun 202623 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,322 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- EML illuminated on dashboard
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section deteriorated (7.1.2)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
23 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 80,321 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section deteriorated (7.1.2)
- EML illuminated on dashboard
25 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,273 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outside (4.1.E.1)
- nail in o/s rear tyre beside outer sidewall
- floor cover fitted obscuring some components
27 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,103 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- floor covers fitted obscuring some components
25 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 72,103 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top boot split (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- floor covers fitted obscuring some components
4 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,021 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
27 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,194 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2014 14 Jun 202611 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,451 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,194 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 60,181 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
2 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,769 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 49,769 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,715 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2010Advisory 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)
28 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,844 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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AF55MLE was registered on 2005-09-01
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