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AF55 YFM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,354 mi
Last recorded86,354 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 YFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 86,354 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 74,511 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box corroded (7.1.2)

Front flexible part of the exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre has scuffs and cracking to outer sidewall

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

Rear both cracking outer sidewalls and wearing unevenly to inner edge of tread

Fail 6 Jul 2016 74,511 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box corroded (7.1.2)

Front flexible part of the exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre has scuffs and cracking to outer sidewall

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

Rear both cracking outer sidewalls and wearing unevenly to inner edge of tread

Pass 17 Jul 2015 65,630 miles

Both front brake disc backing plates have corroded away

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Traction control light is illuminated

Fail 16 Jul 2015 65,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front brake disc backing plates have corroded away

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear brake disc has been over heated

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Traction control light is illuminated

Pass 18 Jul 2014 54,280 miles

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

both front brake disc backing plates corroded

general surface rust to under side of vehicle

Fail 18 Jul 2014 54,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake disc backing plates corroded

general surface rust to under side of vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2013 51,065 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 46,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 41,272 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside front brake back plate deteriating

nearside front tyre has a worn side wall

Pass 18 Aug 2010 34,197 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 29,787 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,102 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 YFM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YFM, 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 YFM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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