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AJ05 LZH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

116,210 mi
Last recorded116,210 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 116,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 112,572 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 107,807 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 101,550 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 98,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 90,288 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 86,636 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 82,584 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 78,996 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 75,151 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 75,151 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2011 70,630 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 64,694 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 56,837 miles

eml light staying on

Pass 16 May 2008 39,744 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 LZH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LZH, 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 LZH registered?

AJ05 LZH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 June 2005.

Is AJ05 LZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 LZH shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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