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AJ05 YZX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,445 mi
Last recorded112,445 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 YZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 112,445 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 112,424 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror indicator lense (6.1.C.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front tyre has damage but not showing cords

error message displayed on dash

Pass 28 Nov 2016 112,287 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 108,659 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 106,660 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 106,560 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake light on dash

esp light on dash

Pass 31 Oct 2013 102,626 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 93,620 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Pass 4 Nov 2011 81,052 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 81,052 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 68,157 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 53,378 miles

both rear brakes binding

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Oct 2009 53,324 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear brakes binding

Pass 8 May 2008 33,280 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 YZX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 YZX, 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 YZX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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