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AJ05 LYS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,845 mi
Last recorded162,845 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 LYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 162,845 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 155,778 miles

Central Rear Rear suspension corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/R15C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/R15C (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/R15C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/R15C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is wearing on outer edge 195/65/R15C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 May 2021 155,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced Wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central Rear Rear suspension corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bonded bush slightly worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/R15C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/R15C (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/R15C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bonded bush slightly worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/R15C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is wearing on outer edge 195/65/R15C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 148,558 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 139,303 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 128,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 116,773 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 106,735 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 94,567 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 87,027 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 87,023 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 79,831 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 79,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 62,342 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 9 Jun 2011 45,839 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 45,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 37,389 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 32,572 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 26,668 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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AJ05 LYS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AJ05 LYS, 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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AJ05 LYS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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