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AF05 YSX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,603 mi
Last recorded84,603 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 84,603 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 81,070 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 81,070 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 76,305 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 76,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 68,766 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 68,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure All headlamp fixing brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 60,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens starting to deteriorate and affecting beam brightness (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens starting to deteriorate and affecting beam brightness (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 59,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge This tyre is also age perished & has surface cracks forming on outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 57,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens slightly age deteriorated and starting to affect beam image and beam strength (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge This tyre is also starting to age perish and has fine surface cracks forming on outer tyre side wall. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens slightly age deteriorated and starting to affect beam image and beam strength (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 55,297 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 54,207 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 51,657 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 48,983 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 42,697 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 42,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 37,220 miles

Various oil seeps

Fail 28 Nov 2013 37,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Various oil seeps

Pass 19 Jun 2012 26,812 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,275 miles

Front wipers smearing (Need a clean)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 22,854 miles

Damage to front and rear bumper

Front wipers starting to smear

Fuel cap door broken off and missing

Vehicle presented with rear seats folded away

Pass 11 Mar 2009 22,065 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 20,578 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 20,578 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 YSX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YSX, 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 YSX registered?

AF05 YSX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is AF05 YSX safe to buy?

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