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AF05 YDX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,510 mi
Last recorded145,510 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 YDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 145,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 141,217 miles

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

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

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

Offside handbrake reading low

Fail 6 Nov 2020 141,216 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside handbrake reading low

Pass 15 Apr 2019 135,510 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 132,006 miles

Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both back facing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 127,115 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 127,100 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 May 2016 121,707 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 114,550 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 114,522 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 104,242 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 104,128 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 92,779 miles

centre rear seatbelt not visible - seatcovers fitted - this is a non-obligatory fitment as there are two other 3 point belts in the rear

Fail 14 May 2013 92,779 miles

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

centre rear seatbelt not visible - seatcovers fitted - this is a non-obligatory fitment as there are two other 3 point belts in the rear

Pass 16 Apr 2012 79,653 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 107,110 miles

Both front, rear lower suspension arm bushes perished and startimg to split

Drivers seatbelt slightly damaged

Fail 11 May 2011 107,110 miles

Centre An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front, rear lower suspension arm bushes perished and startimg to split

Drivers seatbelt slightly damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2010 93,403 miles

Both front, rear lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split

Dampness to nearside outer CV gaiter

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

Front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2010 93,403 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Both front, rear lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split

Dampness to nearside outer CV gaiter

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

Front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2009 88,221 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 127,931 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 YDX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YDX, 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 YDX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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