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AJ05 YBN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,448 mi
Last recorded124,448 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 YBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 124,448 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 124,240 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2021 117,976 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 114,062 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 114,062 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 107,914 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 107,828 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 102,034 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 101,761 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 88,950 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 78,468 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers becoming poor

Fail 21 Jan 2016 78,468 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers becoming poor

Pass 21 Jan 2015 71,432 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 21 Jan 2015 71,430 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine management light on

Pass 27 Jan 2014 61,836 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 52,364 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 42,465 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 36,498 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 36,498 miles

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 30,863 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 30,862 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 22,928 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 YBN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YBN, 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 YBN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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