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FD05 YOP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,698 mi
Last recorded175,698 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 YOP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 175,698 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 173,844 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 173,475 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL LOOSE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 163,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 163,154 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 156,300 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 140,663 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 140,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 128,916 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 123,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2015

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 117,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 99,408 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 21 Aug 2012 88,351 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 88,351 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 77,391 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 77,332 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 63,799 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 52,132 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 39,130 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 39,130 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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FD05 YOP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD05 YOP, 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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FD05 YOP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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