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AO55 JYF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

140,762 mi
Last recorded140,762 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 JYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2026 140,762 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill rusted though front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

brake back plates rusted offside and nearside front and rear

diesel smoke limit defaced

Pass 25 Jul 2025 131,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside unable to fully inspect sill repair/undersealed

Rear offside and nearside bumpstops deteriorated

diesel smoke limit defaced

Fail 18 Jul 2025 131,946 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill rusted though at seat belt mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear offside and nearside bumpstops deteriorated

diesel smoke limit defaced

Pass 15 Jul 2024 123,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front outer sill corroded and holed

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 118,448 miles

all rubber bushes perishing

Fail 19 Jul 2023 118,448 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all rubber bushes perishing

Pass 5 Jul 2022 115,487 miles

all rubber bushes perishing

Pass 19 Jul 2021 112,235 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 112,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 108,989 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 105,122 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 105,122 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2018 96,732 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 88,118 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 76,395 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 66,536 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 57,105 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 48,003 miles

o/s/r tyre is starting to crack/perish

Pass 31 Jul 2012 43,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 41,479 miles

nearside rear tyre on limit

Pass 17 Aug 2010 33,738 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 26,533 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 21,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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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AO55 JYF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AO55 JYF, 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 AO55 JYF registered?

AO55 JYF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for AO55 JYF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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