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AF05 YFC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

155,003 mi
Last recorded155,003 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 155,003 miles

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion around vehicle

Fail 25 Nov 2020 154,995 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion around vehicle

Pass 14 Jun 2019 140,885 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 140,863 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 132,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 112,161 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 May 2016 92,774 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 77,687 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 68,812 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 62,488 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner dge and close to/on limit

o/s/r tyre excessiveley worn on inner edge and close to limit

Pass 8 Mar 2012 54,305 miles

front wipers worn

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 10 Mar 2011 45,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2010 36,961 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2009 29,610 miles

n/s wiper blade worn

Pass 3 Mar 2008 25,591 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 YFC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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