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AF05 YUW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,090 mi
Last recorded121,090 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 YUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 121,090 miles

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Fail 26 Feb 2020 121,090 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect pattern-aim faulty-lense dirty-reset aims for retest (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect pattern-aim faulty-lense dirty-reset aims for retest (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault investigate-reset (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

drivers rear tyre tread wearing low-rim deteriorating,underbody-components-suspension-springs deteriorating-rusting-drivers sill deteriorating-covered in sealer,battery weak

screen deteriorating-scratched,bonnet release catch deteriorating-stiff,service interval overdue on dash,front regplate deteriorating-taped up!passenger front brake hose deteriorating,puncture in drivers front tyre tread

Pass 12 Dec 2018 114,182 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 114,182 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced full sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2017 114,171 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 108,279 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 98,818 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 May 2014 83,639 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 83,609 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

caliper top bolt re[air

Pass 25 May 2013 69,617 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 56,590 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 56,590 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 46,551 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 39,013 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 39,013 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2009 31,555 miles

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

front brake pads half worn

Pass 31 May 2008 27,833 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YUW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol 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 YUW, 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 YUW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 March 2005.

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