MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,819 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Central Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge needs tracking (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
near side front outer constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt
numerous plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items
under trays fitted
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner/outer edges
n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edges
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edges but not exposing inner cords
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)
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EA05 YCV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.
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 YCV, 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 YCV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 April 2005.
Is EA05 YCV safe to buy?
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