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AF55 LYR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

90,806 mi
Last recorded90,806 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 LYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 90,806 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 87,127 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under sealed

Pass 3 Oct 2023 86,752 miles

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

Under Seal coated

Pass 29 Sep 2022 80,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear Wiper Missing

Fail 24 Sep 2022 80,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear Wiper Missing

Pass 20 Jan 2022 78,474 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output both sides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

front heat sheet brocken

rear wiper missing

underbody corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2022 78,472 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output both sides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

front heat sheet brocken

rear wiper missing

underbody corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2021 76,337 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 74,779 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 74,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2018 71,832 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 67,267 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 63,582 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 59,214 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 55,806 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 51,502 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 51,502 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 50,268 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,848 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 45,120 miles

Both front disks slightly pitted

Both rear brake disks slightly pitted

Gear box oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2010 45,120 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Both front disks slightly pitted

Both rear brake disks slightly pitted

Gear box oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2009 39,117 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 32,998 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 LYR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LYR, 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 LYR registered?

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

Is AF55 LYR safe to buy?

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