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AJ05 YST

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

234,968 mi
Last recorded234,968 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 YST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 234,968 miles

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

Offside Front Inner steering joint has slight play

Pass 11 Nov 2024 224,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 213,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 202,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber cover loose

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2022 202,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber cover loose

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2021 193,081 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2020 185,098 miles

N/S/R tyre on 3mm

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

O/S/F outer CV boot perished/cracking

O/S/F wing taped up

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

both front sidelights dim

centre exhaust bracket broken

play in O/S/F suspension top mount

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 26 Oct 2020 185,098 miles

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

N/S/R tyre on 3mm

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

O/S/F outer CV boot perished/cracking

O/S/F wing taped up

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

both front sidelights dim

centre exhaust bracket broken

play in O/S/F suspension top mount

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 17 May 2019 170,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 May 2018 160,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2017 150,113 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 142,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2016 142,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 136,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 130,596 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 121,370 miles

rear shock absorber gaitors adrift

Pass 24 Feb 2012 107,343 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 91,963 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 74,596 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 59,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 59,106 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 38,529 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 YST is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YST, 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 YST is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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