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AF05 YVR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,421 mi
Last recorded163,421 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 163,421 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 163,421 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 156,837 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 147,636 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 147,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 128,460 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 128,460 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 112,169 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 112,169 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 110,234 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 104,135 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 96,376 miles

Front Both front tyres worn on the inner edge of the tread

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pads worn very low. Advise urgent replacement ! (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge wearing unevenly as the wheel is rotated

Fail 6 Apr 2018 96,376 miles

Front Both front tyres worn on the inner edge of the tread

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pads worn very low. Advise urgent replacement ! (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge wearing unevenly as the wheel is rotated

Offside Stop lamp not working Replaced bulb (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 87,263 miles

Front Difficulty opening bonnet on 2nd latch

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake sticking

Fail 30 Mar 2017 87,263 miles

Front Difficulty opening bonnet on 2nd latch

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake sticking

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 80,163 miles

Front Tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 Mar 2015 71,787 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 66,597 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 66,597 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 61,177 miles

bonnet difficult to open

Pass 15 Mar 2012 55,376 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 48,865 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 43,962 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 37,775 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 37,775 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 31,153 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 YVR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YVR, 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 YVR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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