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AE05 YSP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

104,001 mi
Last recorded104,001 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 YSP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 104,001 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 104,001 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 100,719 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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 19 Jun 2025 100,719 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Faded lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 97,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 97,825 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 94,546 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake discs back plate corroded and damaged

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

Suspension surface corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2023 94,545 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside front brake discs back plate corroded and damaged

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

Suspension surface corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2022 91,551 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 91,551 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 88,506 miles

Offside Rear inner dust cover corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2021 88,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear inner dust cover corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2020 86,304 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 86,304 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 86,132 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 83,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 80,026 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 80,026 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 73,134 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 65,124 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 65,124 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on the inside edge

Pass 3 Jul 2015 49,255 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 49,255 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 48,109 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 43,240 miles

Both Front Alloy Wheel Centre Caps Missing

Offside Headlamp Lens Starting To Become Cloudy In Appearance But Not Effecting Beam Pattern

Some Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 38,106 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Mar 2012 34,600 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 28,873 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)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 25,497 miles

coolant level below minimum.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 21,310 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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AE05 YSP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 AE05 YSP, 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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What year was AE05 YSP registered?

AE05 YSP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is AE05 YSP safe to buy?

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