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AJ05 LBG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,730 mi
Last recorded86,730 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 LBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 86,730 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 86,725 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 77,791 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 69,108 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front windsc reen has chip at upper center

Pass 4 Jun 2011 66,969 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 66,969 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 54,563 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 54,563 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 44,011 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 43,940 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 39,313 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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AJ05 LBG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 AJ05 LBG, 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 AJ05 LBG registered?

AJ05 LBG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is AJ05 LBG safe to buy?

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