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AF05 YNB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,780 mi
Last recorded87,780 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 YNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 87,780 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 87,780 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 77,851 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 66,772 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 58,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Oct 2018 58,536 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Sep 2017 55,529 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 53,270 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 51,113 miles

both front console bushes cracking and perishing

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm and perishing

Fail 28 Sep 2015 51,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front console bushes cracking and perishing

both headlamps discoloured. o/s headlamp aim can just be made out

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm and perishing

Pass 25 Sep 2014 48,382 miles

both front console bushes starting to perish

both headlamp glass' starting to discolour

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Oct 2013 44,708 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 41,116 miles

Brake pad warning lamp is on

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear tyre cracked, not yet to cords.

Fail 25 Jun 2012 41,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad warning lamp is on

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear tyre cracked, not yet to cords.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 37,720 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 37,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 33,842 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 33,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 29,922 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 YNB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 YNB, 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 YNB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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