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AF55 YPT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,686 mi
Last recorded218,686 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 YPT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2021 218,686 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front and offside rear brake disc back plates rusting badly

Pass 9 Sep 2019 215,241 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlamps deteriated

Pass 11 Sep 2018 206,278 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 206,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 194,397 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 181,781 miles

Nearside Front back plate rusty

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front back plate rusty

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear back plate rusty

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 168,125 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2014 154,406 miles

All back brake back plates corroding

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear bump stops worn

Pass 17 Sep 2013 140,474 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 124,694 miles

Airbag warning light is on

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 110,702 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 110,702 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2010 97,110 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 81,938 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 68,846 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 68,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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 YPT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YPT, 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 YPT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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