MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,432 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front arm rear bush splitting
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front wipers are split but still clearing screen
Offside Front arm rear bush splitting
Rear wiper blade missing
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre right on legal limit
o/side front outer c.v. joint gaiter has pinhole
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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AY05 YZG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 AY05 YZG, 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 YZG registered?
AY05 YZG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.
Is AY05 YZG safe to buy?
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