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23 LJH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,942 mi
Last recorded74,942 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration23 LJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 74,942 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 74,911 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2025 71,883 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2024 67,898 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 63,356 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 62,266 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 58,153 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 55,342 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 49,785 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 44,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Aug 2016 39,662 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 33,723 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 33,723 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 27,532 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 26,136 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 24,343 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 24,343 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 17,213 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 16,055 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 16,043 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 15,797 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 15,619 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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23 LJH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 23 LJH, 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 23 LJH registered?

23 LJH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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