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AF05 YPL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,592 mi
Last recorded159,592 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 YPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 159,592 miles

Front brakes need servicing sticking slightly

chip in windscreen

engine warning lamp on

Pass 28 Mar 2018 152,888 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced needs buffing (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

engine warning lamp on

Fail 26 Mar 2018 152,851 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 144,297 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 144,293 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 135,780 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 127,801 miles

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)

Pass 9 May 2014 120,252 miles

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.

Pass 11 May 2013 100,303 miles

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)

Fail 4 May 2013 99,952 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2012 80,286 miles

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.

Fail 4 May 2012 80,286 miles

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.

Pass 12 May 2011 66,292 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 52,883 miles

both front wishbone bushes splitting.

Fail 7 May 2010 52,672 miles

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.

Pass 18 May 2009 43,081 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2008 35,078 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 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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