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AF05 YTL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,322 mi
Last recorded152,322 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 YTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 152,322 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 136,554 miles

Nearside and offside rear inner sills/rear suspension mounts and sub-frame have surface corrosion

Nearside front wheel arch corroded

Offside front inner sill corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2019 136,550 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside and offside rear inner sills/rear suspension mounts and sub-frame have surface corrosion

Nearside front wheel arch corroded

Offside front inner sill corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 130,553 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 130,553 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both nearside & offside (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside & offside (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 117,319 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 105,952 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 91,487 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 91,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 76,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Mar 2013 63,679 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 63,679 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 52,822 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 52,822 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 40,351 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 36,438 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 34,720 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW.

SEVICE LIGHT ON AT DASH.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 32,659 miles

COUPLE OF SMALL CHIPS AT WINDSCREEN.

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 YTL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YTL, 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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What year was AF05 YTL registered?

AF05 YTL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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