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AY05 YZG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,432 mi
Last recorded144,432 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 YZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 144,432 miles

Offside Front arm rear bush splitting

Fail 11 Feb 2016 144,432 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 115,783 miles

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)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 115,781 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 103,495 miles

nearside rear tyre right on legal limit

o/side front outer c.v. joint gaiter has pinhole

Pass 21 Feb 2012 90,654 miles

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

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 25 Feb 2011 79,876 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 66,077 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 53,164 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 39,537 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY05 YZG registered?

AY05 YZG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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