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AJ05 YTE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,790 mi
Last recorded78,790 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 YTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 78,790 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 65,076 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 65,076 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both front headlamps adjusted from 3-0 (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 44,812 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 43,490 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 148,980 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 148,980 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2017 42,598 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 41,117 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 39,228 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 36,789 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 34,068 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 30,476 miles

nearside rear belt securing child seat,belt not check fully.

Fail 6 Aug 2012 30,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear belt securing child seat,belt not check fully.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 26,489 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 22,467 miles

PVC undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Fail 23 Jun 2009 20,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 20,340 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 YTE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ05 YTE registered?

AJ05 YTE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is AJ05 YTE safe to buy?

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