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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration AF55MVS
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 14 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 116,917 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 110,343 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2022 14 Jun 20261 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 107,388 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2021 14 Jun 202629 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 107,388 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
3 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,175 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
1 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 97,175 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
3 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,141 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak gearbox ()
9 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,923 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2018 14 Jun 20269 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 88,923 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
2 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,823 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Fuel filter corroded
18 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 86,633 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
22 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 84,965 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2015 14 Jun 202631 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,014 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2014 14 Jun 202630 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 83,014 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
25 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,199 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2013 14 Jun 202625 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 69,199 MI
14 Jun 202628 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 57,348 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,348 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,259 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2011 14 Jun 202629 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,390 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2010 14 Jun 202629 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 38,390 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
15 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,354 MI
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AF55MVS was registered on 2005-09-01
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