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AJ05 LYY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,477 mi
Last recorded132,477 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 LYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 132,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise surface corrosion osf wing

Pass 23 Mar 2020 128,435 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 123,566 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 118,815 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 118,815 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 113,592 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 108,902 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 102,952 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 97,686 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 97,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2012 90,803 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 90,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 84,446 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 84,446 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 78,077 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 49,757 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 38,979 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 LYY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LYY, 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 AJ05 LYY registered?

AJ05 LYY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is AJ05 LYY safe to buy?

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