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AF05 PYY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,565 mi
Last recorded108,565 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 PYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 108,565 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 108,565 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 108,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord exposed inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 99,872 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones rear bushes slight (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 99,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones rear bushes slight (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 93,358 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 93,313 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 86,095 miles

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

childseat fitted

nail in o/s/r tyre and tyre poorly worn

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 8 Mar 2013 75,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 75,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 70,330 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 65,392 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 61,518 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 54,655 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 46,483 miles

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 PYY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PYY, 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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AF05 PYY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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