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AJ05 LBP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,894 mi
Last recorded171,894 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 LBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 May 2022 171,894 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust flexi pipe cover deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lights inoperative.

Pass 19 May 2021 159,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop damaged

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing incomplete (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear bump stop damaged

Fail 18 May 2021 159,671 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop damaged

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing incomplete (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear bump stop damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2020 148,071 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover broken but still functioning correctly (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 148,067 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover broken but still functioning correctly (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 133,768 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 116,324 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 116,318 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear tyres flat

Pass 19 Jan 2017 106,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jan 2017 106,051 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 99,572 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 86,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 76,393 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 76,393 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 66,297 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 66,297 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 54,783 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 54,783 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 44,335 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 37,491 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 35,367 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 24,934 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 LBP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 LBP, 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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AJ05 LBP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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