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AJ55 JYT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

157,365 mi
Last recorded157,365 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 JYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 157,365 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 153,780 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 146,553 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both OS an NS slightly cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall slightly cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Apr 2019 146,553 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both OS and NS. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both OS an NS slightly cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall slightly cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Reverse lights inop.

Pass 15 May 2018 139,351 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 139,351 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 129,462 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 117,624 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 117,624 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 105,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 94,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2013 83,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2012 720,525 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 61,097 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 Mar 2010 43,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 28,537 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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AJ55 JYT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AJ55 JYT, 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 AJ55 JYT registered?

AJ55 JYT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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