MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,091 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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.
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.
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.
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
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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)
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
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
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit
o/s front tyre worn close to legal limit
slight leak at exhaust system
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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)
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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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