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AF05 YBY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,091 mi
Last recorded98,091 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 98,091 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 90,977 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUBFRAME CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 84,107 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 76,867 miles

Slight corrosion front & rear suspension sub frames, rear springs & all shock absorber bodies. Slight perishing front brake hoses. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge. Slight drag rear brakes.

Fail 15 Feb 2022 76,714 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired Vacuum pipe split/insecure at non return valve. (1.1.3 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter body split. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases intermediate silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both outer sills excessively corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes pulling to offside. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S/F wheel rim dented. Slight drag rear brakes & signs of previous overheating.

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

Slight corrosion front & remainder of rear suspension arms & rear suspension sub frame, rear springs & all shock absorber bodies. Slight perishing front brake hoses.

Pass 18 Feb 2021 69,312 miles

Slight corrosion front & rear suspension arms & rear suspension sub frame. Slight perishing front brake hoses & N/S/R tyre tread. Front brake pads required soon. Exhaust deteriorated at mid silencer seam & catalytic convertor.

Pass 22 Feb 2020 63,479 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 61,712 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.65.15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays Obscuring Some Underside Components

Pass 28 Sep 2018 59,578 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 53,443 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 53,443 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 47,741 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 44,297 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 44,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 42,140 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2015 42,140 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 39,306 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 36,620 miles

n/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

o/s front tyre worn close to legal limit

slight leak at exhaust system

Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,680 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 32,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 29,947 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 25,559 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 22,084 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Mar 2008 19,883 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 YBY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 YBY, 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 YBY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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