MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,645 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
corrosion on components
stone cip on wind screen
brake and suspension components slightly corroded
stone chip damage in windscreen
Headlamp images improved, satisfactory but not wonderful.
engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
front tyres wearing on edges
rear tyres bald on inner edges
rear tyres bald on inner edges
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Headlamp images improved, satisfactory but not wonderful.
engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
front tyres wearing on edges
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to headlight deterioration (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to headlight deterioration (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS
engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
front tyres wearing on edges
rear tyres bald on inner edges
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
front and rear suspension components corroded
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
both front coil springs corroded
both headlights deteriorated
both front tyres wearing on edges - n/s/f low tread
both front tyres wearing on edges - n/s/f low tread
registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
both front headlight beam patten slighly deteriorated
Nail in nearside front tyre
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine manegement light on
Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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BT54 YLA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 BT54 YLA, 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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BT54 YLA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 January 2005.
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