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AF55 YPG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,692 mi
Last recorded135,692 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 YPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 135,692 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all round (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer also offside front inner

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

mirror glass misted

Fail 22 Jul 2021 135,692 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all round (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lenses heavily misted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer also offside front inner

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

mirror glass misted

Pass 31 Mar 2020 126,997 miles

headlamps deteriorated

nearside side repeater damaged

oil leak

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2020 126,997 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

headlamps deteriorated

nearside side repeater damaged

oil leak

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2018 112,841 miles

front and rear body damaged

headlamps deteriorated

oil leak

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

rear tyres perished

slight brake binding nearside rear

Fail 25 Oct 2018 112,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front and rear body damaged

headlamps deteriorated

oil leak

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

rear tyres perished

slight brake binding nearside rear

Pass 27 Sep 2017 103,884 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 103,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 91,879 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)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 91,879 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 84,508 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front wings rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2014 75,196 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 68,318 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 38,318 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 59,240 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 59,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Jun 2011 50,163 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 50,163 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 43,452 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 30,516 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 YPG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YPG, 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 YPG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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