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FD05 YYV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

96,782 mi
Last recorded96,782 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 YYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 96,782 miles

Excessive free play in nearside front steering rack arm

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 96,780 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Excessive free play in nearside front steering rack arm

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 79,660 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 79,660 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 74,996 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 74,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 65,151 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 65,142 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front bottom wishbone arm,rear bushes starting to split

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 26 May 2009 51,700 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 41,114 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 41,114 miles

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

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

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 YYV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD05 YYV registered?

FD05 YYV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is FD05 YYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD05 YYV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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