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DA05 YCM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,224 mi
Last recorded144,224 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 YCM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 144,224 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 133,308 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 124,702 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 114,003 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn to the legal limit (1.6mm) and slightly distorted

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 102,993 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 102,988 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 91,067 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)

engine management light on

traction control light permantly on

Fail 23 Aug 2013 91,067 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light on

traction control light permantly on

Pass 7 Sep 2012 79,199 miles

ESP light on

Fail 7 Sep 2012 79,199 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

ESP light on

Pass 13 Sep 2011 63,639 miles

advise bonnet catch requires attention

advise traction control light on dash

Pass 2 Sep 2010 55,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Sep 2010 55,809 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2009 49,388 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 26 Jun 2008 41,579 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 YCM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YCM, 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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DA05 YCM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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