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FE55 YLG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,354 mi
Last recorded171,354 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 YLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 171,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 167,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 167,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 163,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 163,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 158,826 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 158,816 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 152,124 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2016 141,659 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r seats ()

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake hoses deteriorated

both front discs worn and corroded

centre exhaust clamp damaged

undertray and engine cover fitted obstructing component

Fail 22 Dec 2016 141,383 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken bottom (2.4.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r seats ()

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake hoses deteriorated

both front discs worn and corroded

centre exhaust clamp damaged

undertray and engine cover fitted obstructing component

Pass 7 Jan 2016 130,508 miles

both front discs worn

child seat fitted at n/s/r cannot inspect belt

items removed from drivers view prior to retest

under tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2016 130,451 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both front discs worn

child seat fitted at n/s/r cannot inspect belt

engine management light on

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2015 117,261 miles

All four tyres close to limit

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2013 106,781 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 95,459 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 94,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 86,936 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 79,004 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 71,239 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 62,979 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 YLG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YLG, 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 YLG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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