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AF55 YDU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,986 mi
Last recorded122,986 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 YDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 122,986 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 122,986 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 115,660 miles

brake back plates corroded

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 10 Dec 2015 108,166 miles

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

centre exhaust clamp corroding

front brake back plates corroded

front wheel arches corroding

headlamp lenses deteriorating

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2014 100,484 miles

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

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

oil dampness offside front shock absorber

Fail 11 Nov 2014 100,484 miles

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

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

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

oil dampness offside front shock absorber

Pass 13 Nov 2013 92,495 miles

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

exhaust corroding

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2012 82,359 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Nov 2011 70,799 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 70,799 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded around edges

slight binding on offside rear brake

Pass 3 Sep 2010 57,542 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 49,314 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 40,403 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 40,403 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 YDU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YDU, 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 YDU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is AF55 YDU safe to buy?

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