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AB51 LUX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

106,567 mi
Last recorded106,567 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB51 LUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 106,567 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2025 103,270 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2024 98,969 miles

some suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2023 96,549 miles

Front brake disc covers corroded

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2022 92,622 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2021 84,886 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre inside edge

rear disc cover corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2021 84,833 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 80,197 miles

both front tyres app limit

rear axel and components showing corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2020 80,197 miles

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

both front tyres app limit

rear axel and components showing corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2019 74,595 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 74,595 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 67,982 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 62,295 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 56,129 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 51,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 51,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 45,796 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 41,628 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 37,580 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 33,716 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 29,515 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 24,071 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 18,924 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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AB51 LUX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AB51 LUX, 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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AB51 LUX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is AB51 LUX safe to buy?

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