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AF55 GYX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

189,084 mi
Last recorded189,084 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 GYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 189,084 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edges have slight wear on both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 178,130 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 158,943 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 141,650 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 141,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 134,289 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

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

underside filthy

Fail 1 Nov 2017 134,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

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

underside filthy

Pass 27 Oct 2016 128,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 118,705 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 97,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 80,228 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 69,486 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 69,475 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 59,652 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 50,135 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 41,419 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 32,291 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 GYX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AF55 GYX, 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 AF55 GYX registered?

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

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