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AY05 GYW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,781 mi
Last recorded85,781 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 GYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 85,781 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 85,716 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 85,521 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 85,232 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 85,232 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 84,966 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 84,521 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 82,989 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 82,989 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))

Pass 19 May 2018 80,526 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 77,730 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 74,205 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 70,796 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 66,811 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 60,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 51,572 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has several deep cuts not excess of requirements

Pass 6 May 2011 40,334 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 29,843 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 17,811 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 13,311 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

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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AY05 GYW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AY05 GYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY05 GYW registered?

AY05 GYW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is AY05 GYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 GYW shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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