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AF05 YFY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

191,813 mi
Last recorded191,813 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 YFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 191,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front slight bind

Pass 30 Oct 2019 188,513 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 183,626 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 176,740 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 167,733 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 154,075 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 140,528 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 140,528 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 127,518 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 115,684 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 103,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 86,691 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 86,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 72,708 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 72,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 53,985 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 53,985 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YFY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YFY, 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 YFY registered?

AF05 YFY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 March 2005.

Is AF05 YFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 YFY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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