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AJ05 YWB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,279 mi
Last recorded161,279 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 YWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 161,279 miles

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

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR CORRODED

FRONT SHOCKS CORRODED

REAR CHASSIS CORRODED

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Fail 12 Oct 2019 161,279 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR CORRODED

FRONT SHOCKS CORRODED

REAR CHASSIS CORRODED

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 30 Oct 2018 153,439 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 144,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexy (7.1.2)

Front Brake Disc's Inner Face Corroded.

Nail In O/S/R Tyre.

Screw In N/S/R Tyre.

Pass 31 Oct 2016 136,151 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 136,140 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 126,346 miles

Both Rear Brakes Binding On.

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

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

Slight Oil Leak.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 117,301 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 99,141 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 95,206 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 89,692 miles

rattle from gearbox

Pass 17 Jul 2010 82,770 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 27 Jun 2009 75,906 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 64,988 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 YWB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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