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AF05 YFZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,420 mi
Last recorded156,420 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 YFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 156,420 miles

nearside headlight lens starting to deteriorate

Fail 5 Mar 2018 156,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside headlight lens starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Mar 2017 150,937 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 150,937 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 145,137 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear offside brake dust cover corroded and insucure

Fail 2 Mar 2016 144,870 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear offside brake dust cover corroded and insucure

Pass 18 Feb 2015 136,504 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 136,504 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2014 125,955 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 116,018 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 106,612 miles

front number plate marked but readable

Fail 5 Mar 2012 106,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

front number plate marked but readable

Pass 7 Mar 2011 97,521 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 88,090 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 72,627 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 62,033 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 YFZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 YFZ, 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 YFZ registered?

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

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