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FA05 YFZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,639 mi
Last recorded138,639 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 YFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 138,639 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 129,186 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 117,195 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 100,236 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 82,402 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering control light is displayed on instrument cluster

Pass 24 Sep 2012 73,308 miles

Front brake disc's are slightly worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Smoke levels from exhaust are slightly higher than normal

Pass 2 Sep 2011 66,700 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 66,700 miles

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

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front wipers slightly deterioted

nsf fog light cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2010 56,053 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 56,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 43,361 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 26,599 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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FA05 YFZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FA05 YFZ, 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 FA05 YFZ registered?

FA05 YFZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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