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DA05 FYG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,481 mi
Last recorded89,481 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 FYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 89,481 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on inner tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on inner tread

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner tread almost to cords

Fail 3 Mar 2017 89,481 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on inner tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on inner tread

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner tread almost to cords

Pass 24 Feb 2016 78,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 66,922 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 58,718 miles

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Pass 11 Dec 2012 49,218 miles

engine managment light illuminated

Pass 13 Dec 2011 40,059 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 40,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2010 30,250 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 27,451 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2009 22,525 miles

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

both rear tyres have age related cracks intread groves

Pass 23 May 2008 16,662 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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DA05 FYG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DA05 FYG, 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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What year was DA05 FYG registered?

DA05 FYG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is DA05 FYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA05 FYG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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