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F5 YEE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,542 mi
Last recorded161,542 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 YEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 161,542 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 161,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2016 141,233 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

nearside washer not operating but offside providing sufficent fluid

Pass 3 Jun 2015 123,368 miles

Headlamps scratched slightly blurring beam images, only just acceptable

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 May 2014 114,687 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlamp beam images poor

n/s side repeater lens cover broken

n/s/f c.v gaitor expelling grease

possible coolant leak

underside covered making inspection difficult

Fail 8 May 2014 114,532 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlamp beam images poor

m.i,l illuminated

n/s side repeater lens cover broken

n/s/f c.v gaitor expelling grease

possible coolant leak

underside covered making inspection difficult

Pass 9 May 2013 104,088 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 104,088 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 28 May 2012 88,222 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

traction control light on

Pass 1 Jun 2011 70,616 miles

n/s outer sill damaged

traction control light on

Fail 30 Nov 2009 53,974 miles

ESP warning light on

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 53,974 miles

ESP warning light on

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2008 46,289 miles

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

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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F5 YEE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F5 YEE, 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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What year was F5 YEE registered?

F5 YEE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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