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AF05 YPK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,589 mi
Last recorded74,589 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 YPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 74,589 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

o/s head light slightly loose

Fail 7 Feb 2025 74,589 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

o/s head light slightly loose

Pass 6 Mar 2024 72,190 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 70,338 miles

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 8 Feb 2022 69,142 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight damage to lense (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front cv boot has residue grease about it but not visablie leaking poss old grease when boot replaced.

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed sticking handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 67,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 67,744 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 65,915 miles

Nearside Front wheel inner rim slight dent

Nearside Front wheel trim is missing

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to get low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside side repeater slight damage

Offside Front tyre worn heavy inner edge but raised tread

Fail 12 Feb 2020 65,915 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel inner rim slight dent

Nearside Front wheel trim is missing

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to get low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside side repeater slight damage

Offside Front tyre worn heavy inner edge but raised tread

bulb warning lamp is on

Pass 26 Feb 2019 62,114 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot had slight amount of grease on but unable to see any hole/leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to get low (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear brake pads over half worn

Pass 6 Mar 2018 58,323 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 53,958 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2016 49,528 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight misshape on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2015 45,045 miles

advise osr tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2014 40,795 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 37,306 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 34,206 miles

surface rust to middle and rear exhaust.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 30,876 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 27,272 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 23,879 miles

small chips in windscreen

Fail 26 Mar 2008 20,743 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all 4 tyres are cracking around tread circumference

o/s/r seat was not secured in upright position

Pass 26 Mar 2008 20,743 miles

all 4 tyres are cracking around tread circumference

o/s/r seat was not secured in upright position

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 YPK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YPK, 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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AF05 YPK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is AF05 YPK safe to buy?

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