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FH54 YTR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,725 mi
Last recorded50,725 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 YTR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 May 2026 50,725 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 42,711 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 42,303 miles

eml on

Pass 16 Jan 2017 41,211 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 39,678 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 37,688 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 35,302 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 32,470 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 29,684 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2011 25,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers inop intermittent

Pass 13 Jan 2009 16,194 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 11,420 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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FH54 YTR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FH54 YTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH54 YTR registered?

FH54 YTR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 January 2005.

Is FH54 YTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH54 YTR shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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