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AJ05 YVY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,113 mi
Last recorded154,113 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 YVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 154,113 miles

DASH BRAKE PAD LIGHT ON

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 154,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting missing ONE OF THREE BOLTS BROKEN OFF (BALL JOINT) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DASH BRAKE PAD LIGHT ON

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 145,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 141,901 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 137,530 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 137,526 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 134,127 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 134,127 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 129,212 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 123,609 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 123,608 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 115,075 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jul 2016 115,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working Nearside and offside (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 90,617 miles

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

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

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

oil leak noted

renew tyres asap

Fail 12 May 2015 90,617 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak noted

renew tyres asap

Pass 4 Jun 2014 78,238 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 78,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 77,338 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2011 71,534 miles

MINOR CHIP IN CENTRE OF WINDSCREEN

N/S/R BUMP STOP STARTING TO PERISH

Fail 3 Aug 2011 71,534 miles

MINOR CHIP IN CENTRE OF WINDSCREEN

N/S/R BUMP STOP STARTING TO PERISH

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 68,130 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 64,784 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 64,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 54,455 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 YVY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YVY, 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 YVY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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