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FH05 YUO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,542 mi
Last recorded170,542 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 YUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 170,542 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 170,541 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 157,466 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 157,394 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 147,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake back plates corroded

rear shock absorber shrouds adrift

Pass 14 Jan 2014 143,400 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 143,396 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 134,104 miles

airbag light on

front lower wishbone front bushes worn

front lower wishbone rear bushes split and worn

nsf back plate rotted and broken

nsr tyre wearing

rear suspension alignment out?

Pass 10 Aug 2011 121,396 miles

front wishbone inner bushes weak

Fail 8 Aug 2011 121,396 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front wishbone inner bushes weak

nsf tyre cut (cords not visible at time of test)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 112,876 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 104,584 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FH05 YUO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YUO, 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 FH05 YUO registered?

FH05 YUO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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