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AG05 LPU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,699 mi
Last recorded106,699 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG05 LPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 106,699 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 14 Feb 2018 106,699 miles

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management lamp on

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 99,221 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 89,055 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside headlamp deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2016 89,055 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside headlamp deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2014 76,910 miles

nearside headlamp deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2013 65,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 65,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 57,997 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 50,713 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 50,713 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2010 41,990 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 41,990 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 33,593 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 33,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 25,820 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 LPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AG05 LPU, 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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AG05 LPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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