2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · FD05 YLB
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 89,106 miles. MOT expired on 02 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,106 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD05 YLB Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2024
- 89,106 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD05 YLB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (FD05 YLB) between May 2008 and February 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))”.
FD05 YLB Mileage History
- 15/05/200825,004 mi
- 19/05/200932,168 mi+7,164 mi
- 11/06/201037,603 mi+5,435 mi
- 06/10/201144,325 mi+6,722 mi
- 06/10/201144,325 mi
- 26/10/201248,973 mi+4,648 mi
- 01/11/201351,358 mi+2,385 mi
- 01/11/201351,358 mi
- 25/10/201453,592 mi+2,234 mi
- 25/10/201453,592 mi
- 13/11/201556,175 mi+2,583 mi
- 13/11/201556,175 mi
- 11/11/201658,411 mi+2,236 mi
- 11/11/201658,411 mi
- 27/01/201860,376 mi+1,965 mi
- 27/01/201860,376 mi
- 09/01/201962,120 mi+1,744 mi
- 10/01/201962,120 mi
- 17/01/202063,992 mi+1,872 mi
- 23/01/202165,592 mi+1,600 mi
- 19/01/202271,970 mi+6,378 mi
- 26/01/202272,139 mi+169 mi
- 21/01/202378,176 mi+6,037 mi
- 03/02/202489,106 mi+10,930 mi
- 03/02/202489,106 mi
Average of roughly 4,077 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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