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AJ55 LGG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,084 mi
Last recorded109,084 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 LGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 109,084 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 97,998 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 97,998 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 97,976 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 86,477 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 77,355 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 28 Mar 2016 69,263 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 61,129 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 61,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 51,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 40,849 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 27,658 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 26,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 21,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 21,676 miles

Nearside Outer Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 LGG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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