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AJ05 YZR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

148,994 mi
Last recorded148,994 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 148,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 148,970 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 143,194 miles

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

Offside Outer sill rusted.

Pass 16 Apr 2020 132,804 miles

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

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

Rear sub frame rusty

mirriors not electrically adjusting

Pass 10 Apr 2019 117,994 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 103,146 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 98,417 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 92,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head light plastic lens deterioated (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic headlamp lens deterioated (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 84,426 miles

headlamps dull

offside rear wheel slight binding

Pass 17 Jul 2014 76,207 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 76,203 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 69,774 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 63,449 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 57,164 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 50,466 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 41,737 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 34,941 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 YZR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YZR, 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 YZR registered?

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

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