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DX05 YUU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,670 mi
Last recorded99,670 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 99,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front c.v boot inner clips and boots glued

crack a long bottom on windscreen not in drivers view

Fail 26 Jun 2018 99,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both front c.v boot inner clips and boots glued

crack a long bottom on windscreen not in drivers view

Fail 6 Jun 2018 99,645 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side indicator cover missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 89,625 miles

Engine Light displayed

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 May 2017 89,557 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine Light displayed

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 87,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 87,672 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light on

oil level low

Pass 11 Sep 2014 73,843 miles

EML lit

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 65,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 55,162 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

all tyres are wearing low on edges

Fail 1 Jun 2012 55,161 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all tyres are wearing low on edges

Pass 18 Apr 2011 44,332 miles

Both rear tyres scrubing inner and outer edges.

Front discs getting worn.

Off side front tyre casing getting perished.

Rear back plates getting corroded.

Rear pads getting low.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 33,673 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 22,982 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 18,232 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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DX05 YUU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YUU, 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 YUU registered?

DX05 YUU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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