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AJ05 YYW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,207 mi
Last recorded98,207 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 98,207 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear Deteriorated on outer wall

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

Offside Rear Deteriorated on outer wall

Under-trays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2017 98,207 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear Deteriorated on outer wall

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

Offside Rear Deteriorated on outer wall

Under-trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2016 89,479 miles

All shocker casing's corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2016 89,479 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 Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Centre ferrule (3.6.B.4e)

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 Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Centre ferrule (3.6.B.4e)

All shocker casing's corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2015 83,021 miles

all brake hoses ferrules corroded

all shock absorbers casings corroded

rear tyres outer walls cracking

Fail 15 Jan 2015 83,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

all brake hoses ferrules corroded

all shock absorbers casings corroded

rear tyres outer walls cracking

Pass 15 Jan 2014 79,218 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2013 76,082 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2013 76,078 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear brake binding slightly

unable to examine o/s rear wheel bearing fully due to binding brake

Pass 9 Jan 2012 70,669 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED

Pass 17 Jun 2011 70,243 miles

brake pad wear indicator, illuminated on dash.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 58,811 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 45,648 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 33,833 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge,

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 YYW 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 71.4%.

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

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