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AE05 YUH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,910 mi
Last recorded142,910 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 YUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 142,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks engine

Pass 6 May 2016 137,027 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2016 137,027 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 122,640 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 113,067 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 111,570 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 111,042 miles

offside light lense has some condenstation

Pass 19 May 2011 99,585 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 93,708 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 87,274 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 74,360 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 72,579 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 72,579 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 YUH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AE05 YUH, 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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AE05 YUH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is AE05 YUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 YUH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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