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AJ05 YEK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

177,838 mi
Last recorded177,838 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 177,838 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S - Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 29 Jul 2017 160,639 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 145,014 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 132,275 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 117,926 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 102,239 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 84,670 miles

N/S/F + O/S/F Tyre wearing On Inner Tread

Pass 7 May 2011 62,470 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 48,992 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 35,336 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 35,336 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 YEK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YEK, 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 YEK registered?

AJ05 YEK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 July 2005.

Is AJ05 YEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 YEK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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