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AF05 YCH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

163,432 mi
Last recorded163,432 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 YCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 163,432 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 158,904 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 152,524 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 152,524 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 144,625 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 144,625 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 139,191 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 132,774 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 132,774 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 125,536 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 125,536 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 119,365 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 119,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 110,125 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 96,885 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 87,581 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 77,943 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 64,424 miles

All tyres very low on tread STRONG ADVISE

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 64,424 miles

All tyres very low on tread STRONG ADVISE

Pass 27 Feb 2010 46,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat nearside rear

Fail 27 Feb 2010 46,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat nearside rear

Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,834 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 25,190 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 YCH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 YCH, 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 YCH registered?

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

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