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AJ05 YZU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

146,741 mi
Last recorded146,741 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 YZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 146,741 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 132,211 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 121,412 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 111,575 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 99,997 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 91,210 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 91,210 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (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)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 84,811 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 70,241 miles

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and low on edges

offside front tyre tread starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2011 59,319 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 48,981 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 39,200 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 29,682 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 YZU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 YZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ05 YZU registered?

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

Is AJ05 YZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 YZU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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