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DX05 YPL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,022 mi
Last recorded112,022 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 YPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 112,022 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 112,066 miles

Rear wheel steering component insecure play in wheelbearing (2.2.B.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 95,243 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 87,934 miles

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

o/s/f tyre split on inner wall

Fail 11 Mar 2015 87,910 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre split on inner wall

Pass 24 Jun 2013 69,334 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 62,557 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 62,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

air bag light on

Pass 1 Sep 2011 51,154 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front axle brake discs worn/lipped

rear axle brake imbalance 25%

Fail 31 Aug 2011 51,154 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front axle brake discs worn/lipped

rear axle brake imbalance 25%

Pass 1 Nov 2010 42,059 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)

front axle brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 28 Aug 2010 39,869 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 35,139 miles

All brake discs corroding through lack of use

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 35,139 miles

All brake discs corroding through lack of use

Pass 31 Jul 2008 32,338 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 32,338 miles

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

Nail in Offside rear tyre.

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 YPL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DX05 YPL, 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 DX05 YPL registered?

DX05 YPL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is DX05 YPL safe to buy?

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