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AV05 YBN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,513 mi
Last recorded52,513 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 YBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 52,513 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 19 Apr 2018 52,513 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 20 Apr 2017 50,608 miles

both rear tyres tread cracking

slight bind offside rear brake

Fail 20 Apr 2017 50,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres tread cracking

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 21 Apr 2016 48,233 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorating, pattern just visible

Pass 21 Apr 2015 45,097 miles

offside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 23 Apr 2014 42,200 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 38,965 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 20 Apr 2012 34,861 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 29,098 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 24,826 miles

n/s wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 16 Apr 2009 19,539 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Apr 2008 14,494 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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AV05 YBN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AV05 YBN, 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 AV05 YBN registered?

AV05 YBN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is AV05 YBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 YBN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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