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AY05 YZL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,161 mi
Last recorded86,161 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 YZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 86,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 78,703 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 78,703 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 69,848 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Aug 2016 65,807 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 65,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 60,914 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 55,525 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 46,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s number plate lamp insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2012 39,289 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 32,326 miles

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 27,764 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 27,764 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 23,254 miles

O/S front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 17,035 miles

(6) Accident damage to Offside front.

(6) Nearside front wheel bearing worn slightly.

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 YZL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YZL, 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 YZL registered?

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

Is AY05 YZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 YZL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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