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AJ05 YUY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,712 mi
Last recorded103,712 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 YUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 103,712 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 97,645 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 97,645 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 92,019 miles

n/s/f brake disc backing plate holed and corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2017 92,019 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator obscured more than 50% door mirror (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f brake disc backing plate holed and corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2016 83,647 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f brake disc backing plate corroded and split

Pass 10 Oct 2015 76,841 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 76,841 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 76,841 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 67,685 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 60,369 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 53,341 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 45,472 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 39,631 miles

all 4 valve caps on wheels incomplete

Pass 14 Aug 2009 33,878 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 29,155 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 29,120 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 YUY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YUY, 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 YUY registered?

AJ05 YUY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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The MOT history for AJ05 YUY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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