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AF05 YFO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,215 mi
Last recorded103,215 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 103,215 miles

Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately both side (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Mar 2021 103,200 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Apr 2019 91,104 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Apr 2019 91,104 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 87,535 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 87,535 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 83,132 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 79,065 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 74,482 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 71,102 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 71,102 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 67,360 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 67,360 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2012 53,874 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyre tread cracking

n/s & o/s rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 22 Mar 2011 47,732 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 44,036 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 38,502 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,013 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 YFO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 YFO, 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 YFO registered?

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

Is AF05 YFO safe to buy?

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