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AJ05 YAU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,407 mi
Last recorded64,407 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 YAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 64,407 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 60,145 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 57,768 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 53,584 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 51,106 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 49,727 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 49,727 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 45,958 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 41,592 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 41,592 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 39,551 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 38,013 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 36,907 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 35,110 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 33,633 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 31,430 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 28,678 miles

both front tyre sidewalls worn

windscreen has various chips just outside zone a

Pass 5 Aug 2010 26,260 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 23,525 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 20,380 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 YAU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 YAU, 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 YAU registered?

AJ05 YAU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is AJ05 YAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 YAU shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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