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AG05 LEJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,174 mi
Last recorded107,174 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG05 LEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 107,174 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 105,033 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 101,154 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 86,636 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 79,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S Wing mirror glass cracked and some missing but can be used ok

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2014 79,996 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S Wing mirror glass cracked and some missing but can be used ok

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 73,744 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 62,673 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 62,673 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 51,138 miles

both rear tyres close to wear blocks in center of tread.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 41,282 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 32,428 miles

Front brake pads starting to get low

Front wiperblades starting to smear

Pass 15 Apr 2008 27,246 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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AG05 LEJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AG05 LEJ, 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 AG05 LEJ registered?

AG05 LEJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is AG05 LEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG05 LEJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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