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AF05 YHU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,424 mi
Last recorded142,424 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 142,424 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has a long crack at the bottom of the glass (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 142,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has a long crack at the bottom of the glass (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 141,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2017 134,148 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 125,038 miles

n/s/f tyre low

Pass 10 Jul 2015 56,771 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 111,380 miles

nsr tyre on limit

Pass 5 Jul 2014 96,015 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)

slight engine oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2014 96,015 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 81,001 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2013 80,994 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2012 70,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

traction control warning lamp on

Pass 29 Aug 2012 70,935 miles

traction control warning lamp on

Pass 30 Aug 2011 59,834 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 59,834 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 49,665 miles

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 1 Sep 2010 49,611 miles

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)

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 28 Aug 2009 40,537 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 28 Feb 2008 26,524 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 YHU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YHU, 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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AF05 YHU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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