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AJ05 YBO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

170,142 mi
Last recorded170,142 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 170,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 165,247 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front disc on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 165,247 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill rear end in two places the second one is under neath (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front disc on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 162,224 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 152,299 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 142,110 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2018 133,295 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 130,047 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 13 Jul 2016 123,430 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 117,603 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake has a bind advise further inspection

Pass 11 Jul 2015 117,603 miles

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

nearside rear brake has a bind advise further inspection

Pass 1 Jul 2014 109,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 99,253 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 12 Jul 2013 99,253 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front brake pad sensor wire in poor condtion causing warning lamp to come on,not staying connected brokern plug

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2012 88,443 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 77,593 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 77,593 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 69,930 miles

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

rear tyres perished/cracking

Fail 14 Jul 2010 69,930 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear tyres perished/cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2009 60,078 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 44,356 miles

Oil leak

air con pump wiring is disconnected

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 YBO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YBO, 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 YBO registered?

AJ05 YBO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is AJ05 YBO safe to buy?

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