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AO05 YTC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,786 mi
Last recorded135,786 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 YTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 135,786 miles

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

under trays fitted front to back

Pass 13 Feb 2017 127,165 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 127,155 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 108,900 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 108,900 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 102,982 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 102,972 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 95,659 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 88,592 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 79,310 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 70,674 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 60,550 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 48,778 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 48,778 miles

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

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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AO05 YTC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO05 YTC, 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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AO05 YTC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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