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AJ05 YCF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,694 mi
Last recorded125,694 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 YCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2021 125,694 miles

Central Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault dash board (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits second fast idle test (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 96,655 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2019 96,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 75,526 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear anti roll bar showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2017 56,124 miles

nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 4 Apr 2017 56,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake pads wearing low

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2016 40,464 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 37,756 miles

headlamps scratched

Fail 26 Jun 2015 37,756 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

headlamps scratched

Pass 26 Jun 2014 37,048 miles

engine light on dash

front discs corroded

front pads low

Pass 21 Jun 2013 35,904 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 34,406 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 32,771 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 31,870 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 31,870 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 30,386 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 29,010 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 YCF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YCF, 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 YCF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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