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AU05 RYC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,954 mi
Last recorded162,954 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 RYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2020 162,954 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to misty lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to misty lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush de bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 139,066 miles

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

coolant low

Fail 13 May 2019 139,042 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

coolant low

Pass 27 Apr 2018 128,459 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 128,177 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective primary catch weak. safety catch partially seized. (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen obscure (1.8.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen obscure. (1.8.B.1)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre buckle. mech appears jammed. (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear slight play in anti roll bar link joint. may knock.

engine vibration. poss weak engine mount /s.

Pass 29 Mar 2017 116,334 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 85,127 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 74,927 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 66,909 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 55,539 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 55,539 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 45,396 miles

secondary bonnet release sticking (lubricated).

Pass 23 Feb 2010 37,680 miles

bonnet cable or lever sticking.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 28,704 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 28,704 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 19,183 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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AU05 RYC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AU05 RYC, 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 AU05 RYC registered?

AU05 RYC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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