VOLKSWAGEN GOLF YP05XLW has 28 MOTs

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This 2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 197,904 miles 5 months ago on Thursday 5th February 2026 at 15:28.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Thursday 4th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

YP05XLW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED4TH FEBRUARY 2027197,904 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Discs Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED9TH OCTOBER 20248TH OCTOBER 2025187,596 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Discs Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED8TH JUNE 20237TH JUNE 2024180,278 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Discs Corroded, Approx 4mm Left On Front Brake Pads
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED8TH JUNE 2023180,278 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  3. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Discs Corroded, Approx 4mm Left On Front Brake Pads
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy Both Rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED6TH JUNE 20227TH JUNE 2023172,284 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Discs Corroded
FAILED6TH JUNE 2022172,284 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Discs Corroded
  5. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PASSED8TH JUNE 20217TH JUNE 2022167,082 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - N/s/f Tyre Close To Legal Limit And Worn Almost To Core On Inner Edge
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Discs Slightly Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Close To Legal Limit And Perished
FAILED8TH JUNE 2021167,082 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - N/s/f Tyre Close To Legal Limit And Worn Almost To Core On Inner Edge
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Brake Discs Slightly Corroded
  10. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Close To Legal Limit And Perished
PASSED8TH JUNE 20207TH JUNE 2021161,581 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - N/s/f Anti-Roll Bar Link Ball Joint Dust Cover Split
  4. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED8TH JUNE 2020161,581 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - N/s/f Anti-Roll Bar Link Ball Joint Dust Cover Split
  5. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED17TH MAY 201916TH NOVEMBER 2020157,670 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Tyres Close To Legal Limit
FAILED17TH MAY 2019157,670 MI
 
  1. PRS - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Tyres Close To Legal Limit
PASSED26TH APRIL 201827TH APRIL 2019153,032 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Body Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Body Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED28TH APRIL 201727TH APRIL 2018144,021 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
PASSED3RD AUGUST 20162ND AUGUST 2017130,384 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Lamp On
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
FAILED3RD AUGUST 2016130,384 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Lamp On
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  3. FAIL - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.4.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  5. FAIL - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Mechanical Brake Component Has Restricted Free Movement (3.5.1k)
PASSED23RD JULY 201522ND JULY 201699,244 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
FAILED22ND JULY 201599,244 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  3. FAIL - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.4.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED1ST JULY 201419TH JULY 201584,653 MI
PASSED20TH JULY 201319TH JULY 201477,019 MI
PASSED28TH MAY 201227TH MAY 201369,047 MI
PASSED27TH MAY 201126TH MAY 201257,501 MI
FAILED27TH MAY 201157,501 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED14TH MAY 201026TH MAY 201148,427 MI
FAILED14TH MAY 201048,427 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. PRS - Bonnet Retaining Device Ineffective (8.4.2)
PASSED20TH MAY 200926TH MAY 201037,859 MI
FAILED20TH MAY 200937,859 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED21ST MAY 200826TH MAY 200930,890 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YP05XLW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 64% | MOT Failure Rate: 36%

YP05XLW MOT Comments

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YP05XLW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 197,904 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,424 miles

YP05XLW FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration YP05XLW was manufactured on Thursday 26th May 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 197,904 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 9,424 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 28 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YP05XLW has a 64% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 56 Advisories, 6 PRS Notices, 11 Minor, 10 Major, 1 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does YP05XLW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 8th July 2026 YP05XLW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YP05XLW Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 8th July 2026 YP05XLW does have Tax. Read more

When does YP05XLW Tax expire?

The current Tax for YP05XLW will expire in 9 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does YP05XLW MOT expire?

The current MOT for YP05XLW will expire in 7 months on Thursday 4th February 2027. Read more

When did YP05XLW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YP05XLW was on Thursday 5th February 2026 at 15:28. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YP05XLW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for YP05XLW we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YP05XLW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for YP05XLW we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 64% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YP05XLW?

YP05XLW is registered as a 2005 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has YP05XLW done?

The odometer reading for YP05XLW at the last MOT in February 2026 was 197,904 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 9,424 miles per year. Read more

How old is YP05XLW?

The vehicle YP05XLW was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 26th May 2005. Read more

What colour is YP05XLW?

The official colour of YP05XLW is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does YP05XLW have?

YP05XLW has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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