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DX05 YBT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,605 mi
Last recorded119,605 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 YBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 119,605 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front wipers smearing

Fail 29 Nov 2019 119,605 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front wipers smearing

Pass 30 Nov 2018 112,498 miles

Nearside Front wing dented

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drivers door slightly sticking while opening door

Fail 29 Nov 2018 112,496 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front wing dented

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drivers door slightly sticking while opening door

Pass 30 Nov 2017 104,299 miles

Offside Front door hinge worn/ door scratching sills

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / structure (2.4.A.3)

air bag lamp illuminated then rectified itself

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 104,298 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front door hinge worn/ door scratching sills

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / structure (2.4.A.3)

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 96,750 miles

Nearside Front Wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2016 96,749 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Front bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside 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 insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 88,968 miles

Damage to front bumper

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened over heated (3.5.1i)

Offside All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% mirror indicator (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance outer (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak from engine area

Pass 27 Nov 2014 81,607 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s washer jet inop, but o/s suppling enough fluid

n/s/f ( rear ) wishbone bush split

o/s indicator repeater cracked

o/s/f ( rear ) wishbone bush split

o/s/r light unit cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2013 72,749 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 66,241 miles

front wiper slightly splits

Pass 15 Nov 2011 56,989 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 48,478 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 40,374 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)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 30,538 miles

air bag light on

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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DX05 YBT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DX05 YBT, 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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DX05 YBT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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