CarVerify

Free Car Check

AY55 YMK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,166 mi
Last recorded150,166 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 YMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 150,166 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions too clean to register

Pass 2 Aug 2018 147,275 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 145,980 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

eml light on

engine cover under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2017 145,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

eml light on

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2016 144,622 miles

engine covers

engine management light on

under trays

Fail 13 Jul 2016 144,614 miles

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

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

engine covers

engine management light on

under trays

Pass 16 Jun 2015 127,216 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 111,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing/worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Jul 2013 91,068 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 74,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 74,126 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 58,462 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 58,462 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 40,160 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 26,868 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 26,868 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 22,841 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
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AY55 YMK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AY55 YMK, 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

How do I check the history of AY55 YMK?

You can check the full history of AY55 YMK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AY55 YMK registered?

AY55 YMK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is AY55 YMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY55 YMK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY55 YMK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AY55 YMK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.