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AJ05 LNY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,738 mi
Last recorded167,738 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 LNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2020 167,738 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

all coils springs becoming corroded

both front suspension arm rear bushes becoming deteriorated

both head lamps becoming deteriorated

both outer driveshaft gaiters split but do not allow ingress of dirt

exhaust becoming corroded and slight leak at joint

o/s side indicator becoming faulty

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2019 158,943 miles

Front Outer both constant velocity gaiters split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Upper engine mount becoming badly deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers door becoming stiff to open

engine lumpy

front headlamps deteriorated

slight deterioration to both rear brake hoses

various minor exhaust leaks

Fail 31 Jan 2019 158,943 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (195-65-15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer both constant velocity gaiters split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear registration plate bulb light intensity becoming weak

Offside Front Upper engine mount becoming badly deteriorated

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers door becoming stiff to open

engine lumpy

front headlamps deteriorated

slight deterioration to both rear brake hoses

various minor exhaust leaks

Pass 26 Jan 2018 145,304 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 26 Jan 2018 145,304 miles

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

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

engine management light on

n/s/f and both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 26 Jan 2017 135,331 miles

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

both headlamps becoming deteriorated

both rear springs becoming corroded

engine management light on

o/s/r brake starting to bind

Pass 25 Jan 2016 123,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

minor leak from exhaust center box

Pass 22 Jan 2015 115,060 miles

engine managment lamp on

slight damage to n/s door mirror cover

various dents and scratchs

Pass 16 Jan 2014 105,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine managment light on

o/s/r wheel becoming stiff to turn

rear brake discs appear worn/corroded

rear brake pads appear worn (not fully visable)

various dents and scratchs to bodywork

Pass 23 Jan 2013 96,906 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 87,987 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight inward bulge in o/s/r tyre

slight smell of fuel around filter but no leak found

Fail 27 May 2010 73,127 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 27 May 2010 73,127 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 54,455 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 39,040 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 LNY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AJ05 LNY, 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 LNY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is AJ05 LNY safe to buy?

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