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EA05 YCZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

148,491 mi
Last recorded148,491 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 YCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 148,491 miles

sprayed underneath

Pass 16 Sep 2022 139,871 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x2 osf / nsf (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 139,871 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x2 osf / nsf (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 128,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear backing plate corroded

Offside Front backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear backing plate missing

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 128,056 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear backing plate corroded

Offside Front backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear backing plate missing

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 123,886 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 119,522 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 119,457 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 114,966 miles

Alternator clutch pully very noisey

Fail 15 Aug 2018 114,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Outer casing loose (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Alternator clutch pully very noisey

Pass 14 Sep 2017 104,539 miles

n/s rear shock absorber mounting worn

rear discs and brake pads worn

Pass 16 Sep 2016 93,923 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 92,919 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 86,853 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 78,644 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 78,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 67,281 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 59,844 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 50,074 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 38,859 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)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 29,398 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 25,741 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 25,741 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.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)

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 YCZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YCZ, 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 YCZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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