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AF05 TYC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

125,146 mi
Last recorded125,146 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 TYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 125,146 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 125,146 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 110,325 miles

Nearside Front Hub slight damage.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under tray fitted.

Fail 30 Jun 2017 110,285 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BINDING (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Hub slight damage.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under tray fitted.

Pass 29 Jun 2016 106,355 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlight slight damage.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Under tray fitted.

Fail 27 Jun 2016 106,344 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlight slight damage.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Under tray fitted.

Pass 25 Jun 2015 103,951 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Passenger airbag switched off.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2015 103,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Passenger airbag switched off.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 96,584 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 96,581 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 80,690 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 May 2013 80,690 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2012 75,158 miles

o/s headlight loose

engine light on

floor pans covered

Pass 22 Mar 2011 62,840 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 62,830 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Nearside front brake imbalance

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 52,543 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2010 52,543 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2009 36,589 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2009 35,428 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on dash

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

o/s/f brake pads becoming low

Pass 4 Jan 2008 19,138 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 TYC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 TYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF05 TYC registered?

AF05 TYC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is AF05 TYC safe to buy?

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