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FD54 YBL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,795 mi
Last recorded165,795 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 YBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 165,795 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake reserve travel high

Fail 11 May 2022 165,789 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake reserve travel high

Pass 10 Mar 2021 160,687 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 160,685 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 156,760 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 150,218 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 141,411 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 130,919 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 123,396 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 116,481 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 108,434 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2014 108,434 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

near side rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2012 97,799 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 84,610 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 73,942 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 70,406 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 64,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Dec 2008 64,843 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2008 47,439 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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FD54 YBL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FD54 YBL, 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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FD54 YBL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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