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AF05 XYK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

117,175 mi
Last recorded117,175 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 XYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 117,175 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 117,113 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 113,163 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 102,877 miles

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

Seals corroded outer

Fail 1 Feb 2022 101,410 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Seals corroded both outer

Pass 3 Feb 2021 88,978 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 88,975 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 86,198 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 86,195 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 76,058 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 65,836 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 65,705 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective air bag light on (5.4.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 54,569 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 51,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside mirror housing and side repeater damaged

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2016 51,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside mirror housing and side repeater damaged

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 44,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2014 38,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 30,709 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 30,709 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2012 29,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 29,192 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 27,304 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 27,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 24,912 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 21,958 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 19,640 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 XYK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XYK, 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 XYK registered?

AF05 XYK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 March 2005.

Is AF05 XYK safe to buy?

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