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AF55SXP
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration AF55SXP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 16 Jan 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
18
Passes
7
Failures
72%
Pass Rate
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54 Total Defects Recorded
8 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 239,031 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
8 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 239,031 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
9 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 227,466 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
13 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 217,350 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 207,054 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 194,698 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 184,039 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 168,025 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 157,420 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2019 14 Jun 20269 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 157,420 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65R15 91H CONTI (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
13 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 143,685 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- engine covers and under trays fitted
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
12 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 143,678 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- engine covers and under trays fitted
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
29 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 128,687 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread
- engine covers and undertrays fitted
28 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 128,684 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and undertrays fitted
- both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread
16 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 116,752 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2016 14 Jun 202616 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 116,749 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 102,317 MI
14 Jun 202627 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 102,317 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2015 14 Jun 202618 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 89,105 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2014 14 Jun 202628 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,638 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2013 14 Jun 202625 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,117 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,209 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2011 14 Jun 202617 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,617 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2010 14 Jun 202617 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 31,617 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
10 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,133 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2009 14 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AF55SXP was registered on 2005-09-01
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