MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,592 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front brakes need servicing sticking slightly
chip in windscreen
engine warning lamp on
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced needs buffing (1.7.5a)
Offside Front brake sticking slightly
engine warning lamp on
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced needs buffing (1.7.5a)
Offside Front brake sticking slightly
engine warning lamp on
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Polycarbonate headlamp lenses slightly crazed,
Quadrant on nearside rear caliper not returning fully against stop when parking brake is released.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Level sensor cap on brake reservoir insecure.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside rear tyre worn slightly unevenly.
Polycarbonate lenses on both headlamps slightly crazed but beam pattern still discernable.
Quadrant on nearside rear brake caliper not returning fully against stop when parking brake is released.
Engine oil on minimum level.
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Quadrant on nearside rear brake caliper not returning fully against stop when parking brake is released.
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine oil on minimum level.
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Quadrant on nearside rear brake caliper not returning fully against stop when parking brake is released.
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Evidence of slight weep of grease from nearside outer CV boot but gaiter intact and secure.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Quadrant on nearside rear brake caliper not returning fully against stop when parking brake is released.
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Evidence of slight weep of grease from nearside outer CV boot but gaiter intact and secure.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Quadrant on nearside rear brake caliper not returning fully against stop when parking brake is released.
N/S/F TYRE LOW TREAD (2MM) AND SCUFFING ON INNER EDGE (205/55/R16 VR)
O/S/F TYRE LOW TREAD (3MM) AND SCUFFING ON INNER EDGE
SLIGHT SIGNS OF GREASE AROUND INNER EDGE IF OUTER CV BOOT
both front wishbone bushes splitting.
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front wishbone bushes splitting.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF05 YPL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 YPL, 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 YPL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 May 2005.
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