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AJ05 YYF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

61,696 mi
Last recorded61,696 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 61,696 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2026 61,696 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 61,493 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 61,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working on door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 61,074 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 61,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 60,900 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 60,900 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 60,588 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 60,588 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 60,271 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 60,271 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 48,379 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 59,841 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 59,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 59,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 57,431 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 57,431 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 53,679 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 53,679 miles

Nearside 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)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

engine management light's on

Pass 20 Sep 2016 52,051 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 52,029 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 49,294 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 47,915 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)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 44,451 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 41,323 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 36,459 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 32,243 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 27,925 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 22,813 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 YYF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 YYF, 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 YYF registered?

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

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