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AF05 YAG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

90,231 mi
Last recorded90,231 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 YAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 90,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 81,254 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 71,670 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 67,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 64,859 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 64,782 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 60,728 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 60,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2020 58,336 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 55,102 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 52,564 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS&OS (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 52,564 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS&OS (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 51,728 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 50,885 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 48,280 miles

Slight roughness in osr wheel bearing.

Fail 24 Mar 2015 48,174 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Slight roughness in osr wheel bearing.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 45,878 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 43,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NS&OS front tyre tread wearing on inner edge.

OS wiper blade slightly perished.

OSR tyre slightly perished.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 40,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 31 Mar 2011 37,906 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 35,182 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 31,451 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 27,842 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 YAG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YAG, 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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AF05 YAG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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