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AJ05 YWG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,416 mi
Last recorded100,416 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 YWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 100,416 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working at the time of test

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner-side tread close to limit and worn on edge. Also nail in tyre - 195/65/R15 - 95H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 100,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut within tread depth exposing ply - 195/65/R15 - 91H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp not working at the time of test

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner-side tread close to limit and worn on edge. Also nail in tyre - 195/65/R15 - 95H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 94,953 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 94,953 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 86,715 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 86,715 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 79,049 miles

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

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

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

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 64,949 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 64,949 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 62,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 59,435 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 59,435 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 55,578 miles

ADVICE BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCES WORN ON EDGES.

Fail 5 Jul 2011 55,572 miles

Nearside Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

ADVICE BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCES WORN ON EDGES.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 47,159 miles

ADVICE OFF SIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING IN THREADS.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 40,335 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 31,603 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 31,603 miles

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

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

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

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

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 YWG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YWG, 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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What year was AJ05 YWG registered?

AJ05 YWG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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