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AJ55 YYL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,073 mi
Last recorded131,073 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 YYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 131,073 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 127,549 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 127,544 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 116,964 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front BRAKE BACK PLATE BADLY CORRODED

Offside Front BRAKE BACK PLATE BADLY CORRODED

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Feb 2017 108,431 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 108,428 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake binding both r4ear brakes (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding requires caliper (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front headlamp lens faded

mil lamp lit

mil lamp on

Fail 13 Feb 2017 108,426 miles

Rear rear brake binding both r4ear brakes (3.7.B.1)

mil lamp lit

mil lamp on

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front headlamp lens faded

Pass 13 Feb 2016 104,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged rubber hose splitting/deteriorating and requires replacment (7.2.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 104,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged rubber hose splitting/deteriorating and requires replacment (7.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 99,333 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 91,234 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 20 Mar 2013 81,508 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 71,568 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 60,960 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 60,960 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 60,541 miles

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

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

offside wingmirror glass cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2009 48,283 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 48,283 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 YYL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AJ55 YYL, 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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AJ55 YYL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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