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FG05 YLL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,103 mi
Last recorded116,103 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 YLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 116,103 miles

condition both head lamp glasses and intensity of aims

Pass 26 Jan 2019 111,044 miles

condition of both headlamp glasses and intensity of aims

Fail 26 Jan 2019 111,044 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

condition of both headlamp glasses and intensity of aims

Pass 20 Jan 2018 103,245 miles

both front tyres only just legal 1.6mm

condition of both headlamp glasses and aims

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 20 Jan 2018 103,245 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres only just legal 1.6mm

condition of both headlamp glasses and aims

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 7 Feb 2017 97,498 miles

Both front tyres on 2mm

Fail 7 Feb 2017 97,495 miles

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

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

Both front tyres on 2mm

Pass 26 Mar 2016 97,475 miles

auxiliary drive belt in very poor condition

both headlamp beam patterns weak

front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 9 Mar 2015 87,049 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 87,049 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 81,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 74,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2012 66,157 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 66,157 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 58,217 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 51,877 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 48,116 miles

both front tyres 2mm

both rear tyres only just legal 1.6mm borderline

Pass 8 Apr 2008 33,739 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

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 YLL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc 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 FG05 YLL, 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 YLL registered?

FG05 YLL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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