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AJ05 LPE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,211 mi
Last recorded84,211 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 LPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 84,211 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 84,211 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 77,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 73,057 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 67,424 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 65,416 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 63,550 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 60,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp has been secured using a cable tie. Is secure enough for MoT

Fail 9 Jul 2019 60,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has been secured using a cable tie. Is secure enough for MoT

Fail 29 Jun 2019 60,854 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 58,749 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 58,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 55,610 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 55,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 49,172 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 48,857 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 48,801 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 48,423 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 47,465 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 46,577 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 46,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 45,842 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

brake fluid resevoir cap seal insecure

n.s.f. and n.s.r. tyres above 3mm tread

o.s.r. tyre 3mm tread

Pass 12 Jun 2010 44,411 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 38,781 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 30,860 miles

front pads getting low

rear bumper damage

Fail 13 Jun 2008 30,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front pads getting low

rear bumper damage

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 LPE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LPE, 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 LPE registered?

AJ05 LPE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is AJ05 LPE safe to buy?

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