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FE55 YLA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,589 mi
Last recorded146,589 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 YLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 146,589 miles

EML light on

Nearside Rear brake caliper damp but no leak found

Nearside Rear tyre has cut to sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front wings have surface corrosion

reverse light inoperative

Fail 21 Feb 2020 146,589 miles

EML light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake caliper damp but no leak found

Nearside Rear tyre has cut to sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front wings have surface corrosion

reverse light inoperative

Pass 28 Feb 2019 128,766 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front shock absorber casing has surface corrosion

Nearside Front suspension leg top mount slightly rough on rotation

Nearside headlamp deteriorated

Offside Front shock yoke worn

both front wings corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2018 124,309 miles

pad warning light on

Fail 10 Mar 2018 124,309 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure rubbing on wheel (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight defused and deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front tyre getting low on centre tread

pad warning light on

Pass 31 Mar 2017 110,539 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 110,539 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 99,921 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 95,744 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 95,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 85,796 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 73,884 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 73,884 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 62,187 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 56,173 miles

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

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

slight perishing to rear tyres

Pass 10 Sep 2010 50,053 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 41,620 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o\s\f tyre inner side-wall cracked no cords visible

Pass 3 Sep 2008 33,925 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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FE55 YLA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FE55 YLA, 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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FE55 YLA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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