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AF05 YMH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,673 mi
Last recorded198,673 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 YMH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 198,673 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 182,163 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 172,275 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 157,739 miles

child seat fitted

ha d brake effort just on limit

Fail 4 Apr 2016 157,737 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

child seat fitted

ha d brake effort just on limit

Pass 18 Mar 2015 139,708 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 139,705 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 125,607 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 111,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2012 98,371 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 98,371 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 82,493 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 66,171 miles

N/S/F SEAT BELT NOT TESTED BABY SEAT FITTED

Pass 30 Mar 2009 47,402 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 31,689 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 YMH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YMH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF05 YMH registered?

AF05 YMH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is AF05 YMH safe to buy?

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