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AF55 LZJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,845 mi
Last recorded93,845 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 LZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 93,845 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 93,845 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2017 81,564 miles

pre mot repairscarried out.

Fail 24 Oct 2017 81,550 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Eml on

Engine idle erratic.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 72,088 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 72,088 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 66,459 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 59,872 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 55,666 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 55,666 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 51,046 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 51,046 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 9 Sep 2011 41,109 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 41,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 32,631 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 25,610 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 21,710 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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AF55 LZJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF55 LZJ, 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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AF55 LZJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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