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AF05 PYA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,605 mi
Last recorded123,605 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 PYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 123,605 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 119,427 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 119,427 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 97,713 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 73,497 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 73,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 64,854 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 61,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

winter tyre fitted to nearside rear wheel only

Fail 9 Oct 2013 61,372 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

winter tyre fitted to nearside rear wheel only

Pass 11 Oct 2012 55,673 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 46,531 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 37,580 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,056 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 22,502 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 22,502 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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AF05 PYA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF05 PYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF05 PYA registered?

AF05 PYA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AF05 PYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 PYA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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