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FA05 YGD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

180,254 mi
Last recorded180,254 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 YGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 180,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 180,245 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements rear reg plate background not solid yellow (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 172,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear registration plate faded

Fail 14 Jun 2022 172,453 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear registration plate faded

Pass 12 Jun 2021 163,550 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 158,038 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 158,038 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 153,337 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

offside front outer sill damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2018 147,568 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 May 2017 140,453 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2016 133,408 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 127,202 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 127,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 102,445 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 102,360 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 88,965 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 88,962 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 74,811 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 64,357 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2010 64,357 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 51,340 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 36,266 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)

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 YGD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FA05 YGD, 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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FA05 YGD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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