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AJ55 LFX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,161 mi
Last recorded101,161 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 101,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 101,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 87,593 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 82,027 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 82,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 78,163 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 78,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 78,144 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

parking brake application slightly uneven

Pass 14 Aug 2013 72,242 miles

exhaust front flexi damaged and leaking slightly

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges and badly perished/splitting in tread area

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2013 72,242 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust front flexi damaged and leaking slightly

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges and badly perished/splitting in tread area

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2012 65,158 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

eml light on dash

Fail 5 Jul 2012 65,158 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

eml light on dash

Pass 23 Dec 2010 51,350 miles

engine management light on

Pass 20 Feb 2010 44,865 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 35,854 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 LFX 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 60%.

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 LFX, 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 AJ55 LFX registered?

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

Is AJ55 LFX safe to buy?

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