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AJ05 YRL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,878 mi
Last recorded119,878 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 YRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 119,878 miles

both outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2022 119,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2021 111,723 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2021 111,723 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too far to the right both head light aims (4.1.2 (a))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 110,693 miles

Brake backplates corroding

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

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

Rear suspension corroding

Fail 7 Sep 2020 110,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake backplates corroding

Rear suspension corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2019 106,911 miles

Brake back plates corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2019 106,911 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake back plates corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2018 97,733 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 88,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Second CAT (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 88,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Second CAT (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 79,863 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2016 79,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 71,072 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn low

front wipers deteriorated

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2015 71,072 miles

both front tyres worn low

front wipers deteriorated

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2014 60,584 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

head light lenes deteriorating

Pass 29 Jun 2013 52,783 miles

Front brakes binding slightly and brake pads wearing low.

O/S/R tyre depth 2.0mm on inside edge of tread

Pass 30 Jun 2012 43,799 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 35,533 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on edge

o/s/f tyre bald on edge and further wear on the edge could result in it becoming illegal

Fail 30 Jun 2011 35,533 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn low on edge

o/s/f tyre bald on edge and further wear on the edge could result in it becoming illegal

Fail 26 Jun 2010 27,213 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 27,213 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 19,679 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 19,679 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 14,549 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 YRL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YRL, 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 YRL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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