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AF05 YFV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,358 mi
Last recorded164,358 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 YFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 164,358 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 159,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs shields corroded

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 20 Jul 2018 159,732 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs shields corroded

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 28 Feb 2017 148,699 miles

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2017 148,699 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2016 138,862 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH FRONT (1.7.5a)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 20 Feb 2016 138,862 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH FRONT (1.7.5a)

Headlamp incorrect colour BOTH FRONT (1.7.5b)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 1 Mar 2015 124,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear inner sill area corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 109,476 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 109,379 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear brake discs offside in poor condition advise replacement

Pass 6 Mar 2013 93,780 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 78,083 miles

both rear tyres feathering on inner edge

underside of vehicle covered

Pass 18 Mar 2010 55,170 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 55,160 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 46,422 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 35,899 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 YFV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YFV, 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 YFV registered?

AF05 YFV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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