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AJ05 YRP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,615 mi
Last recorded150,615 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 YRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 150,615 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 150,613 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 149,355 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2017 149,355 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2016 147,005 miles

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

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 144,532 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 141,227 miles

rear tyres 2 to 3 mm and cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2013 137,307 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 122,479 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 122,479 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 104,874 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 87,790 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 69,447 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 69,447 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)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 50,278 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 YRP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YRP, 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 YRP registered?

AJ05 YRP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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