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AJ05 YBP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,016 mi
Last recorded132,016 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 132,016 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 122,590 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 109,765 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 102,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 95,539 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 95,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 88,120 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 88,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 76,986 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 76,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65 R15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre Worn Inner Edge

Pass 18 Oct 2015 67,302 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 58,729 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 52,910 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 47,743 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 42,890 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 37,331 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 33,274 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 28,322 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 YBP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 YBP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ05 YBP registered?

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

Is AJ05 YBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 YBP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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