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BT54 YLA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,645 mi
Last recorded147,645 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 YLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 147,645 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 147,644 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 141,021 miles

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))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 141,021 miles

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2020 127,034 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 122,121 miles

corrosion on components

stone cip on wind screen

Pass 31 Jul 2018 116,311 miles

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

stone chip damage in windscreen

Pass 3 Aug 2017 111,375 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 111,375 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 111,365 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 106,755 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 100,897 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 91,837 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges - n/s/f low tread

Fail 1 Feb 2014 91,837 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges - n/s/f low tread

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 86,364 miles

both front headlight beam patten slighly deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2012 75,214 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2011 68,965 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 64,287 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 56,348 miles

engine manegement light on

Pass 31 Jan 2008 14,009 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 41,003 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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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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