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AF05 YNN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,059 mi
Last recorded97,059 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 YNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 97,059 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer split on seam (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 97,059 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both lenses faded - no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure - clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer split on seam (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 86,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 86,073 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam images displayed (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 80,067 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 74,471 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 62,846 miles

Nearside Front tyre splits in tread

Nearside Rear tyre splits in tread

Offside Rear tyre splits in tread

Pass 22 Jan 2019 55,321 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 54,777 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 20 Feb 2018 54,777 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Feb 2017 54,316 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

unable to to fully inspect rear seat belts and seats as folded down and over loaded

Pass 12 Feb 2016 53,263 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 Feb 2015 52,114 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 26 Feb 2014 51,290 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 5 Mar 2013 48,618 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 6 Mar 2012 45,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2011 42,275 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 38,756 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,226 miles

wheel trims and undershields fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2008 20,441 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 YNN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YNN, 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 YNN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 March 2005.

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