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AF05 YNG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,122 mi
Last recorded88,122 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 88,122 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 86,479 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 86,479 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 84,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 82,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 80,581 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 79,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 77,829 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 76,055 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 69,449 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both inner bushes have some movement (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 63,626 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 56,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 51,222 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 44,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear tyres starting to crack and distort

Pass 1 Mar 2013 36,767 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 34,527 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 32,663 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 31,903 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 31,903 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2009 30,132 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 29,407 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2008 24,659 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 YNG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YNG, 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 YNG registered?

AF05 YNG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is AF05 YNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 YNG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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