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FG05 YKX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,363 mi
Last recorded139,363 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 YKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 139,363 miles

Both Front Tyres inner sidewall deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2017 133,642 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 129,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 129,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 119,803 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2015 119,803 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 113,450 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 109,045 miles

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

offside front spring incomplete

Fail 21 Jun 2012 109,008 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 92,236 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 92,233 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Feb 2010 77,308 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 68,976 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 68,972 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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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FG05 YKX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FG05 YKX, 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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What year was FG05 YKX registered?

FG05 YKX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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