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AJ05 LWU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,410 mi
Last recorded122,410 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 LWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 122,410 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracks in tread ,slight runout

both front outer c,v gaiters poor condition

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to suspension components

front number plate damaged

Pass 28 May 2015 111,917 miles

body damage.

corrsion brake discs.

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion suspension components.

front number plate poor condition.

outer c/v gaiters poor condition.

Pass 29 May 2014 101,446 miles

body damage.

corrsion brake discs.

corrsion suspension components.

corrsion to exhaust.

front coil springs poor condition.

number plates poor condition.

outer c/v gaiters poor condition.

slight play n/s/f drop link.

slight suspension knocks.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 85,040 miles

front tyres 3mm.

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 6 Jun 2013 85,040 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

bonnet safety catch sticking.

front tyres 3mm.

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 25 May 2012 69,515 miles

bonnet latch mirco switch faulty

bonnet latch sticking

corrosion to exhaust

o/s/r tyre 2,5mm,uneven wear

Fail 25 May 2012 69,515 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

corrosion to exhaust

o/s/r tyre 2,5mm,uneven wear

Pass 18 May 2011 59,849 miles

both front tyres slight uneven wear

both rear tyres 2mm

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 18 May 2011 59,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres slight uneven wear

both rear tyres 2mm

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 26 May 2010 51,074 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 40,778 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 30,829 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 LWU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LWU, 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 LWU registered?

AJ05 LWU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is AJ05 LWU safe to buy?

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