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AJ05 YFM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,717 mi
Last recorded47,717 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 YFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 47,717 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 45,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 45,472 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 44,408 miles

both front tyres perished on tread

nearside head lamp lens deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished on tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2014 44,408 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres perished on tread

nearside head lamp lens deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished on tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2013 43,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 26 Oct 2012 42,656 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 40,978 miles

both front tyres starting to wear unevenly on inner edges

offside front wiper blade starting to smear

Pass 11 Oct 2010 39,193 miles

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 26 Oct 2009 37,669 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 33,999 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 24,215 miles

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

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 YFM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YFM, 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 YFM registered?

AJ05 YFM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is AJ05 YFM safe to buy?

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