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AF55 YLG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,949 mi
Last recorded88,949 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 88,949 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 74,087 miles

Nearside Front Head lamp aim weak.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Holed but preventing the ingress of dirt. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Head lamp aim weak.

Fail 9 Aug 2018 74,087 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Head lamp aim weak.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Holed but preventing the ingress of dirt. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Head lamp aim weak.

Pass 8 Aug 2017 61,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer. (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 54,314 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 47,881 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 47,780 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 43,067 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 39,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres wearing low (on 3mm of tread)

engine oil level low

Fail 7 Oct 2013 39,098 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres wearing low (on 3mm of tread).

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil level low.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 35,220 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2011 30,434 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 27,861 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 27,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 24,312 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 24,312 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 21,050 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)

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 YLG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YLG, 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 YLG registered?

AF55 YLG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is AF55 YLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 YLG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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