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AF55 UYT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

147,214 mi
Last recorded147,214 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 UYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2021 147,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both front brake disc inner faces deteriorated

Both rear wheel bearings not tested

Center exhaust joint slightly blowing

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre has cracking in tread

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tailgate stuts not supporting tailgate

Pass 17 Dec 2020 142,906 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering testable items

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 137,628 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces deteriorated

Both headlight covers deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted to under side of vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2018 131,647 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 125,799 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2016 117,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 109,161 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2014 102,400 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 98,505 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant low

o/s rear brake binding slightly

rear tyres slightly out of shape inner edges

Pass 18 Dec 2012 93,267 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 93,267 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 86,658 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 79,375 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 66,035 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 45,952 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres perished

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 UYT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF55 UYT registered?

AF55 UYT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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