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AY05 YZA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

182,969 mi
Last recorded182,969 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 YZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2019 182,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 168,899 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 168,899 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 160,309 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 149,469 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 149,469 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2015 138,473 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 138,473 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 121,089 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 121,089 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 110,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2013 110,211 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre perishing on inner and outter sidewall.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 91,478 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight age cracking

offside front windscreen wiper slightly smearing

Fail 23 Nov 2011 91,478 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre has slight age cracking

offside front windscreen wiper slightly smearing

Pass 4 Mar 2011 78,962 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 67,775 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 67,775 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 54,959 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 54,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 43,473 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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AY05 YZA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AY05 YZA, 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 AY05 YZA registered?

AY05 YZA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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