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AF55 UYE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,043 mi
Last recorded118,043 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 UYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 118,043 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2018 118,043 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS LIGHT ON DASH (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 106,703 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2017 106,703 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2016 95,310 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 95,310 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working part of wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2016 95,298 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 84,509 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 84,509 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 72,980 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 72,980 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/f o/s/r n/s/r brake back plates corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 69,023 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 69,023 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 62,086 miles

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

noise from NSF hub

Pass 6 Sep 2010 53,050 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 53,050 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,527 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 33,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 UYE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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