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AV55 JYK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,819 mi
Last recorded203,819 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 JYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2026 203,819 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 201,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 R15 91V sumitomo (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover dropped down

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 196,241 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower control arm rearward bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 23 Aug 2024 196,239 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower control arm rearward bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2023 187,365 miles

Both lower arm rear bushes perishing

Fail 6 Sep 2023 187,365 miles

Both lower arm rear bushes perishing

Offside Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 174,855 miles

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2022 174,855 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2021 163,616 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 156,546 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 147,173 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 133,309 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 133,309 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 120,962 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 106,327 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 2 Sep 2015 94,840 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 82,709 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 75,318 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 66,050 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)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 66,023 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 79,960 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 50,885 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 41,271 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 32,951 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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AV55 JYK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV55 JYK, 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 AV55 JYK registered?

AV55 JYK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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