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AV55 YBJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

212,759 mi
Last recorded212,759 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 YBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 212,759 miles

coil spring corroded rears (2.4.C.1b)

n/s mirror missing

oil low

Fail 20 Aug 2016 212,758 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort "90" (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort "0" (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded rears (2.4.C.1b)

n/s mirror missing

oil low

Pass 22 Aug 2015 187,649 miles

n/s mirror missing

n/s/r and front tyres near limit

Fail 22 Aug 2015 187,649 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s mirror missing

n/s/r and front tyres near limit

Pass 16 Aug 2014 166,291 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 166,291 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 145,503 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 145,503 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

rear brake discs deteriorating

Pass 8 Jun 2012 118,927 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 118,926 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)

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

n/s/r aidditional position lamp not working

Pass 1 Aug 2011 112,526 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 102,559 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 92,530 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 76,080 miles

horse and jockey statue on bonnet

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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AV55 YBJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AV55 YBJ, 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 AV55 YBJ registered?

AV55 YBJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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