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AJ05 YAF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,623 mi
Last recorded106,623 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 106,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (16% minimum pass mark reached - Offside rear caliper requires investigation)

Fail 30 Sep 2022 106,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (16% minimum pass mark reached - Offside rear caliper requires investigation)

Pass 15 Sep 2021 93,013 miles

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

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))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 88,748 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 81,986 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2019

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 69,740 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 66,956 miles

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper Motor Making Noise Need Attention

Pass 8 Apr 2016 65,209 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 65,209 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 62,546 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 61,229 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 56,964 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 53,430 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 48,920 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 44,418 miles

rear brakes require cleaning,nearside handbrake not very efficient.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 32,339 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 22,882 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 YAF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YAF, 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 YAF registered?

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

Is AJ05 YAF safe to buy?

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