2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · YF05 FYT
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 100,667 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,667 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF05 FYT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2023
- 100,667 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF05 FYT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (YF05 FYT) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
YF05 FYT Mileage History
- 13/09/202253,479 mi
- 11/09/2023100,665 mi+47,186 mi
- 11/09/2023100,667 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 47,483 miles per year across 3 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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