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AF05 YFG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,320 mi
Last recorded115,320 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 YFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 115,320 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 105,345 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 105,322 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 105,152 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 101,009 miles

EML ON under body slightly corroded cover fitted

all pads getting low tyres at 1.6mm

rear brakes slightly binding brake paddle slightly soft

Pass 1 Mar 2016 100,711 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim & tyre damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 100,711 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim & tyre damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 95,959 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 90,682 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 80,463 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 80,463 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 71,139 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 63,872 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2011 63,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2010 48,351 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

car is overheating

passenger front air bag has blown

Fail 19 Feb 2010 48,351 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

car is overheating

passenger front air bag has blown

Pass 26 Feb 2009 44,370 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 33,684 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 YFG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YFG, 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 YFG registered?

AF05 YFG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is AF05 YFG safe to buy?

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