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AJ05 YCO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,495 mi
Last recorded155,495 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 155,495 miles

N/S O/S Rear inner sill corroded

N/S O/S front wheel arches slightly corroded

Rear sub frame and components corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2020 155,479 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

N/S O/S Rear inner sill corroded

N/S O/S front wheel arches slightly corroded

Rear sub frame and components corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 148,702 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all prescribed areas and components slightly corroded

front discs corroded

under body covered with under seal

wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2019 148,702 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all prescribed areas and components slightly corroded

front discs corroded

wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2018 144,942 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 139,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer baffles loose

nail in n/s/r tyre and perishing

Fail 27 Sep 2016 139,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer baffles loose

engine management light stays on

engine misfiring

nail in n/s/r tyre and perishing

Pass 26 Oct 2015 134,534 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bottom corner of radiator leaking.

nearside rear & offside front brake back plates missing.

offside rear & nearside front brake back plates corroded.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 125,683 miles

n/s screenwasher innop

n/s/f brake disc backing plate corroding

n/s/r brake disc cover missing

o/s/f brake disc backing plate missing

o/s/r brake disc cover corroding

rear silencer heat shield insecure

Fail 4 Sep 2014 125,664 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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

n/s screenwasher innop

n/s/f brake disc backing plate corroding

n/s/r brake disc cover missing

o/s/f brake disc backing plate missing

o/s/r brake disc cover corroding

rear silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2013 124,700 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 124,700 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 118,201 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 103,715 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)

both rear brake disks pitted

Pass 13 Jul 2010 93,101 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 93,101 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 77,235 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 77,235 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 55,896 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 YCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YCO, 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 YCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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