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AF05 XYS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,523 mi
Last recorded125,523 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 XYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 125,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2019 122,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 110,026 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 110,026 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2016 92,845 miles

Front both side headlight fogy

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Dec 2016 92,845 miles

Front both side headlight fogy

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 84,264 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2014 75,664 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 70,645 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 70,645 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 64,257 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 64,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 56,594 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 56,585 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 49,263 miles

front tyres on wear bars

off side rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 10 Mar 2010 49,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

front tyres on wear bars

off side rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 27 Feb 2009 40,820 miles

Cracking in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 25 Feb 2008 32,720 miles

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

front wipers worn and juddering

nearside outer sill dented

offside rear tyre has perishing tread

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 XYS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XYS, 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 XYS registered?

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

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