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AJ05 LPP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,478 mi
Last recorded101,478 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 101,478 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 101,478 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine Management Light on

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 93,492 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 80,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 68,820 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 65,745 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 57,449 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 47,842 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 47,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 37,508 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 37,508 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 LPP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LPP, 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 LPP registered?

AJ05 LPP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is AJ05 LPP safe to buy?

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