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AF05 VYT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

175,627 mi
Last recorded175,627 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2023 175,627 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 172,956 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 172,955 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 169,252 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 169,243 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 167,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 167,536 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 163,726 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 168,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 156,426 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 156,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2017 149,046 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 149,024 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 141,978 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 136,799 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 136,799 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 128,856 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 118,889 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 106,949 miles

E M L stays on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 92,928 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 76,075 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 59,026 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 41,602 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 VYT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VYT, 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 VYT registered?

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

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