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AJ05 YXW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,014 mi
Last recorded82,014 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 82,014 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 82,014 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 77,337 miles

Central exhaust small blow on box

Rear rear suspension corroded components

Fail 7 Nov 2019 77,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exhaust small blow on box

Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear rear suspension corroded components

Pass 23 Nov 2018 71,652 miles

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

Nearside Door mirror side repeater working but getting dim

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 71,652 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Door mirror side repeater working but getting dim

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 66,990 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear lamp cracked

engine covers obscuring view of some components

Fail 20 Nov 2017 66,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Front 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear lamp cracked

engine covers obscuring view of some components

Pass 21 Nov 2016 64,099 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 58,066 miles

Headlights lenses yellowed

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

Fail 21 Nov 2015 58,051 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

headlamp lenses and beam pattern deteriorated

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2014 52,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 52,712 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)

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 46,939 miles

Bonnet safty catch very stickey

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 46,939 miles

Bonnet safty catch very stickey

Pass 8 Nov 2012 41,494 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 37,552 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 32,925 miles

front brake pads getting low

offside rear light lens and side repeater lens damaged

traction control/stability warning light on dashboard

Pass 2 Dec 2009 27,080 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 22,836 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 22,825 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)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 YXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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