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AJ05 YZG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,778 mi
Last recorded143,778 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 YZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 143,778 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 143,778 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 138,352 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 138,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

right rear wheel doesn't spin freely,possible brake binding

Pass 20 Jun 2019 132,283 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 132,269 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by dip beam (4.2.3 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Exhaust clamp broken but still secure.

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 125,224 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 114,211 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 100,547 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 88,306 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 74,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 61,691 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 49,413 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 37,762 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 16 Jun 2010 30,128 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 25,493 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 20,124 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside 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 YZG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YZG, 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 YZG registered?

AJ05 YZG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 July 2005.

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