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FD05 YKP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,573 mi
Last recorded132,573 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 YKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 132,573 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 121,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner and outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 121,136 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner and outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 102,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 102,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 94,886 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 83,290 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 76,441 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 76,441 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2010 65,073 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 57,506 miles

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

offside front back plate slight corroded

Pass 6 May 2008 45,833 miles

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

Offside 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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FD05 YKP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FD05 YKP, 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 FD05 YKP registered?

FD05 YKP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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