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AF55 YOT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

149,826 mi
Last recorded149,826 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 149,826 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 144,890 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Rear shock absorber outer casings loose

Pass 21 Oct 2019 138,935 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 130,690 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 123,172 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 115,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 105,964 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 98,485 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 90,362 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 81,718 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 74,751 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 74,751 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 64,528 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 51,075 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 YOT 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 92.9%.

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 YOT, 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 YOT registered?

AF55 YOT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AF55 YOT safe to buy?

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