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AF05 VYE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,785 mi
Last recorded93,785 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 93,785 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 83,774 miles

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

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

child seat fitted offside rear, preventing a full check of adult seatbelt

engine covers and undertrays, obscuring some items

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2014 73,054 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 73,054 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 65,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 56,484 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 56,484 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 48,411 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 133,833 miles

Multiple stone chips to windscreen

Slight roughness from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Feb 2010 105,687 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre on legal limit

Roughness from offside rear wheel bearing

Stone damage to windscreen

Fail 8 Feb 2010 105,687 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre on legal limit

Roughness from offside rear wheel bearing

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 23 Feb 2009 80,419 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 52,511 miles

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

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 VYE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VYE, 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 VYE registered?

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

Is AF05 VYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 VYE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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