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AF55 GYU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,277 mi
Last recorded128,277 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 GYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 128,277 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 128,277 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 111,445 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 96,778 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 96,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 86,811 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 86,811 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 75,159 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 75,159 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 69,966 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 69,966 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 69,316 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 62,772 miles

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

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

rear brake discs are wearing thin

Pass 5 Aug 2010 52,251 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 44,354 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 38,942 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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AF55 GYU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF55 GYU, 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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AF55 GYU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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