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AJ55 LJK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,791 mi
Last recorded122,791 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 LJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 122,791 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 110,452 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 97,262 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 97,262 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

coolant low

Pass 2 Mar 2020 88,413 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 85,090 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 85,090 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 81,085 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 81,085 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 77,091 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under shields obscuring some components

Fail 8 Feb 2017 77,091 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under shields obscuring some components

Pass 1 Feb 2016 69,169 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly outer edge

eml on

undershields obscuring some components

Fail 1 Feb 2016 69,169 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly outer edge

eml on

undershields obscuring some components

Pass 4 Feb 2015 61,575 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 53,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2014 53,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

The off side front tyre is worn to the legal limit.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 47,427 miles

both rear tyres cracking on edge of tread

Pass 25 Jan 2012 41,999 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 35,213 miles

N/S/F Seat Headrest Insecure

Fail 7 Dec 2010 35,213 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F Seat Headrest Insecure

Pass 2 Jan 2010 30,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

upper engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2009 24,835 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 LJK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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