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AJ05 YAA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,491 mi
Last recorded29,491 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 29,491 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 29,162 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 28,519 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 28,519 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 27,987 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 27,122 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 26,211 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 25,093 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 25,093 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 24,254 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 23,379 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 22,455 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 21,411 miles

1. ADVICE BOTH FRONT TRYE'S WALL CRACKING.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 20,756 miles

1.advice service light flashing. 2.advice to change n/s/f. wiper blade. 3.both front tyre's cracking from inside wall.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 20,065 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 19,443 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 18,700 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 17,842 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 16,725 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 15,319 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 YAA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YAA, 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 YAA registered?

AJ05 YAA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 July 2005.

Is AJ05 YAA safe to buy?

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