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AJ05 YDK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,333 mi
Last recorded111,333 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 YDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 111,333 miles

Front inner and outer cv boots - perished/splitting

front and rear flexi brake hoses - perished/splitting

headlamp beam patterns - poor

windscreen - damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2025 101,405 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 92,031 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 72,218 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 72,218 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2021 63,194 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 60,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 56,355 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 55,463 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 53,942 miles

EML lamp illuminated

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside , offside (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2016 52,440 miles

Front disc slightly worn

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

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

engine warning light on

Fail 21 May 2016 52,440 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front disc slightly worn

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine warning light on

Pass 1 Jun 2015 50,248 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 50,248 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 48,136 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 47,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine sump damage leaking oil

offside front tyre slit in a tread

Fail 20 Jul 2013 47,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine sump damage leaking oil

offside front tyre slit in a tread

Pass 28 Jul 2012 46,448 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 45,158 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 45,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2010 39,977 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 31,980 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 23,957 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 23,957 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 YDK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YDK, 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 YDK registered?

AJ05 YDK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is AJ05 YDK safe to buy?

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