CarVerify

Free Car Check

DA05 YCP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,196 mi
Last recorded92,196 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

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

RegistrationDA05 YCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 92,196 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 92,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 211,634 miles
Pass 3 May 2015
Fail 3 May 2015

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 May 2014 199,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 199,827 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 183,457 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 8 May 2012 166,791 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2011 151,131 miles

both front brake disc back plates are corroded

Pass 7 May 2010 137,484 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 119,974 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 119,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 88,526 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

DA05 YCP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DA05 YCP, 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 DA05 YCP?

You can check the full history of DA05 YCP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DA05 YCP registered?

DA05 YCP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is DA05 YCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA05 YCP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DA05 YCP 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 DA05 YCP. 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.