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EA05 YCO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 YCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018

Head lamp lens'es going Opac.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 71,934 miles

Front Brake Discs worn, Just pass 28% imbalance

Pass 20 Apr 2016 158,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45x17 y (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 158,685 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Opec (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Opec (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45x17 y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 145,809 miles

both headlamps tarnished

front discs showing corrossion on inner faces

n/s/f shocker leaking

Pass 17 Apr 2014 131,679 miles

both front tyres showing slight edge wear 225/45/17y

rear discs showing wear/corrossion

Pass 11 Apr 2013 115,796 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 115,796 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 100,910 miles

front tyres showing wear on edges 225/45/17y

o/s/r tyre approx 3mm & showing hi/low spots

Pass 6 Apr 2011 86,459 miles

o/s/r tyre slight hi/low spots

Fail 6 Apr 2011 86,457 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

front pads getting low?

o/s/r tyre slight hi/low spots

Pass 7 Apr 2010 73,744 miles

front tyres low on tread/nearside front also damaged on sidewall

Pass 15 Apr 2009 62,412 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 147,488 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 YCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YCO, 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 YCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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