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FH54 YDL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

151,205 mi
Last recorded151,205 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 YDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 151,205 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 151,205 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 143,211 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Park brake has low reserve travel left

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 141,185 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

Fail 25 Nov 2022 141,181 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 135,487 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2021 135,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 131,807 miles

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

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

under trays

Pass 13 Jun 2019 124,785 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 119,208 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 119,188 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 110,184 miles

n/s/r brake pads low

o/s/f wing mirror has damage

Pass 13 Jan 2016 102,615 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 102,596 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 99,147 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 94,487 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 87,406 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 87,366 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 80,266 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 80,211 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 73,336 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 64,563 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 5 Jan 2010 64,563 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 2 Jan 2009 54,085 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 43,671 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

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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FH54 YDL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FH54 YDL, 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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FH54 YDL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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