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AF55 YOM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,365 mi
Last recorded135,365 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 135,365 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing has corrosion starting to break up. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 128,422 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension in a rusted condition

Pass 9 Aug 2023 120,001 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement barrel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 109,439 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weep off grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 102,389 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 97,543 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 92,796 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

offside rear brake dust plate corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2019 92,793 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

offside rear brake dust plate corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2018 87,784 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 87,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 83,114 miles

offside rear brake dust plate badly corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2017 83,113 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

offside rear brake dust plate badly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 78,746 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 78,746 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 72,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

Fail 4 Aug 2015 72,211 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

Pass 15 Aug 2014 66,844 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

windscreen damaged outside wiper sweep

Fail 15 Aug 2014 66,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

windscreen damaged outside wiper sweep

Pass 27 Aug 2013 61,326 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012
Pass 29 Jul 2011 47,750 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 46,251 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 34,772 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 26,939 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 YOM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YOM, 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 YOM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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