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DY05 YAU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,628 mi
Last recorded123,628 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 YAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 123,628 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 108,727 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 108,727 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 96,675 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 96,675 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 91,362 miles

FRONT BRAKE BALLANCE ACTUALLY 23% LIMIT 25%

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 77,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 61,177 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Fuel cooler securing stud starting to seperate - Advise this to be rectified

Nearside and Offside front suspension console bushes starting to seperate - Advise replacement.

Nearside front outer CV boot cracking - Advise replacement

Offside front tyre tread getting low - advise to monitor

Unable to inspect rear inner brake pads without wheel removal

Pass 22 Jan 2009 45,619 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 32,489 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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DY05 YAU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY05 YAU, 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

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What year was DY05 YAU registered?

DY05 YAU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is DY05 YAU safe to buy?

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