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AJ55 LBP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,597 mi
Last recorded72,597 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 LBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 72,597 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 66,086 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 59,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low but serviceable (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Small nail in center of tyre ()

Fail 26 Apr 2024 59,150 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low but serviceable (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Small nail in center of tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2023 50,431 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 49,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 48,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 47,579 miles

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

Nearside Front side repeater cracked

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

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorating

Pass 7 Dec 2018 45,998 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 44,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 42,168 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 39,729 miles

Nearside Front side repeater cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2014 37,493 miles

nearside front side repeater cracked

Fail 10 Dec 2013 35,029 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside headlamp very slightly loose

Pass 10 Dec 2013 35,029 miles

nearside headlamp very slightly loose

Pass 4 Dec 2012 32,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 29,643 miles

small crack in nearside side repeater

Pass 23 Nov 2010 26,604 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2009 22,132 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 17,427 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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AJ55 LBP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AJ55 LBP, 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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AJ55 LBP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 December 2005.

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