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AJ55 LFB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,622 mi
Last recorded92,622 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 LFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 92,622 miles

EML lamp illuminated

Oil leak from below engine ()

Fail 20 Apr 2018 92,619 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from front flexi (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML lamp illuminated

Oil leak from below engine ()

Pass 18 Feb 2017 79,066 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Mil light on

Oil leak

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 72,540 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 62,963 miles

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

eml on

Fail 13 Feb 2015 62,654 miles

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 62,195 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

EML on

Pass 31 Jan 2014 56,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

bonnet secondary release slightly stiff/worn

Fail 25 Jan 2014 56,256 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

bonnet secondary release slightly stiff/worn

Pass 4 Feb 2013 51,737 miles

e.s.p warning lamp illuminated.

offside rear tyre nearing legal limit & age related cracks in tread area.

Fail 31 Jan 2013 51,713 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake warning lamp illuminated.

e.s.p light illuminated.

engine management light illuminated.

Pass 23 Jan 2012 47,040 miles

esp warning lamp illuminated.

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

brake warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 29 Jan 2011 43,276 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 38,407 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 31,931 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 LFB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ55 LFB, 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 LFB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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