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EA05 YCB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

165,176 mi
Last recorded165,176 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 YCB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 165,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 165,176 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 161,064 miles

bonnet catch deteriorated-handbrake lever has slight travel-both front tyres on limit-both rear shockers damp-slight oil leak-both front anti roll bar link boots deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2019 161,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

bonnet catch deteriorated-handbrake lever has slight travel-both front tyres on limit-both rear shockers damp-slight oil leak-both front anti roll bar link boots deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2018 150,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 28 Dec 2017 150,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lense faded (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lense faded (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 139,734 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 124,270 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 110,774 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 92,174 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 92,087 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 78,949 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 70,167 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 60,920 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 52,403 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 45,598 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 44,111 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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EA05 YCB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EA05 YCB, 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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EA05 YCB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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