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EA05 YCX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,139 mi
Last recorded106,139 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 YCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 106,139 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2019 106,122 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner serfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 87,616 miles

Both front o/s - n/s brake back plates corroded

Both rears o/s - n/s brake back plates corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts o/s - n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears o/s - n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Engine oil low

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears o/s - n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2017 79,838 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

front disc back plates staring to corrode

rear disc back plats starting to corroed

Pass 26 Apr 2016 77,581 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 74,439 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 71,380 miles

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)

Fail 8 May 2014 71,380 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 23 May 2013 67,585 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 62,234 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 45,984 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2011 45,984 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2010 34,445 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 29,413 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 28,795 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 28,795 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 YCX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YCX, 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 YCX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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