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FH05 YLP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,037 mi
Last recorded155,037 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 YLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 155,037 miles

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

Offside Front Wing sharp edge covered by tape

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 142,910 miles

Both headlamp glasses going dull and beams slightly out of focus.

Exhaust down pipe flexi joint in poor condition and leaking slightly.

Nearside rear handbrake effort lags.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and nearside front at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre tread worn on inner shoulder.

Offside front wheel arch corroded.

Fail 17 Mar 2023 142,910 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Both headlamp glasses going dull and beams slightly out of focus.

Exhaust down pipe flexi joint in poor condition and leaking slightly.

Nearside rear handbrake effort lags.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and nearside front at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre tread worn on inner shoulder.

Offside front wheel arch corroded.

Pass 8 Mar 2022 130,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 130,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect hazed lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn moved on bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side suspect cable, but maybe caliper lever (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect hazed lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn moved on bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn too cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 119,508 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (Spy Glass) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 119,246 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (Spy Glass) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 104,910 miles

Both headlamp glasses going dull and beams slightly out of focus.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy advise replacement (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer join with center pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 104,746 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp glasses going dull and beams slightly out of focus.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy advise replacement (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer join with center pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 91,243 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2018 84,110 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 74,178 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 74,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 66,129 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 57,854 miles

headlamp dipped beams differ

left parking brake weak compared to right

right rear wheel didn't spin freely when tested

Pass 19 Nov 2013 50,433 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 50,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 43,399 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 36,233 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 31,853 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 26,211 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 20,042 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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FH05 YLP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FH05 YLP, 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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FH05 YLP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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