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A5 YOY

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,841 mi
Last recorded132,841 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 YOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 132,841 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 132,507 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 132,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 132,147 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 127,187 miles

Slight damage to n/s mirror cap

Pass 6 Sep 2016 121,458 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge low

Fail 6 Sep 2016 121,458 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre inner edge low

Pass 8 Sep 2015 110,466 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 110,386 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 101,641 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight damage to o/s door mirror cap

Pass 5 Oct 2013 92,333 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 92,333 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 77,972 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 77,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 74,672 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 74,672 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn.

rear brake discs worn.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 64,545 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

child seat fitted in nearside rear position, therefore unable to check adult seat belt correctly

Fail 16 Jul 2010 64,366 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

child seat fitted in nearside rear position, therefore unable to check adult seat belt correctly

Pass 16 Jul 2009 56,854 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 16 Jul 2009 56,854 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 49,651 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 42,120 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 42,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 36,810 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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A5 YOY is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 94,578 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 A5 YOY, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A5 YOY registered?

A5 YOY is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 July 2001.

Is A5 YOY safe to buy?

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