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FH05 YVJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,373 mi
Last recorded150,373 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 150,373 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

o/s/f wing corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 150,164 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 141,704 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded going to offside & nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside rear most bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre inner & outer bands worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner band devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside & nearside rear brake splash plates missing

Fail 19 Dec 2017 141,703 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced offside & nearside,no beam images (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Side repeater not working offside & nearside (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded going to offside & nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside rear most bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre inner & outer bands worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner band devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 135,873 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 128,348 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 106,435 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 106,428 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 90,578 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 70,537 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 82,222 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 82,222 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 70,615 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 70,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 60,376 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 51,507 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 YVJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YVJ, 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 YVJ registered?

FH05 YVJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is FH05 YVJ safe to buy?

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