MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,690 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MIL Light on
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MIL Light on
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine mil light on
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
chips in windscreen
nearside front tyre worn low on inside edge
offside front tyre bald on inside edge
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
chips in windscreen
nearside front tyre worn low on inside edge
offside front tyre bald on inside edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DY05 TYU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 DY05 TYU, 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 DY05 TYU registered?
DY05 TYU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 April 2005.
Is DY05 TYU safe to buy?
The MOT history for DY05 TYU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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