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AJ05 YGK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,483 mi
Last recorded102,483 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 YGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 102,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 93,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 93,281 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 88,705 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 84,319 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s and o/s headlamp beam images slightly deteriorated.

Fail 8 May 2019 84,319 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s and o/s headlamp beam images slightly deteriorated.

Pass 10 May 2018 77,618 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

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

n/s and o/s headlamp beam images slightly deteriorated.

Fail 10 May 2018 77,618 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

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

n/s and o/s headlamp beam images slightly deteriorated.

Pass 10 May 2017 68,768 miles

n/s and o/s headlamp beam images slightly deteriorated.

Pass 6 May 2016 61,401 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s. (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 57,783 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 54,081 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 50,628 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 47,889 miles

traction control light on

Pass 26 Aug 2011 43,834 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 39,732 miles

n/s/f seat belt slow to return

Pass 28 Aug 2009 34,786 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 29,107 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 YGK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YGK, 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 YGK registered?

AJ05 YGK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is AJ05 YGK safe to buy?

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