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AF05 YCC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,059 mi
Last recorded77,059 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 YCC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 77,059 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

The underbody has covers fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2019 77,059 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too high nearside & offside (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

The underbody has covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2018 72,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Fail 27 Feb 2018 72,667 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 67,671 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 62,135 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 57,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Jan 2014 54,624 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 54,624 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 50,541 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Feb 2012 46,241 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 41,206 miles

large plastic covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2010 35,350 miles

top/bottom engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2009 29,713 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 24,288 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 YCC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF05 YCC registered?

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

Is AF05 YCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 YCC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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