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AJ05 LWP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,642 mi
Last recorded115,642 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 LWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 115,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 109,855 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From the flexible hose to across rear sub frame. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 109,850 miles

Emissions not tested Engine has a cylinder misfire. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From the flexible hose to across rear sub frame. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 100,659 miles

Engine covers and under trays are fitted, obscuring some of the testable items.

Front Brake pads are wearing low.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexible brake hose to front section. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded At base of spring. (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 100,659 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 Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding Unable to test wheel bearing, due to brake binding. (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers and under trays are fitted, obscuring some of the testable items.

Front Brake pads are wearing low.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexible brake hose to front section. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded At base of spring. (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 86,380 miles

Engine covers are fitted, obscuring some of the testable items.

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexible brake hose, to across rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pads are wearing low.

Under trays are fitted, obscuring some of the testable items.

Fail 19 Sep 2016 86,380 miles

Engine covers are fitted, obscuring some of the testable items.

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexible brake hose, to across rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pads are wearing low.

Under trays are fitted, obscuring some of the testable items.

Pass 26 Sep 2015 77,525 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 68,755 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 68,755 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 61,096 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 57,354 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 57,354 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 53,177 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 44,489 miles

front brake pads are getting low

Pass 29 Jun 2009 36,663 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 27,771 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 LWP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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