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AJ55 LKA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,173 mi
Last recorded139,173 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 LKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 139,173 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 24 Jul 2020 133,220 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 133,220 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 129,082 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 124,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on its inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened insecure retaining nut (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall slight (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on its inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 124,742 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on its inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened insecure retaining nut (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall slight (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on its inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 116,310 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 113,558 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 113,558 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 108,992 miles

Engine oil leak; Sump plug seal.

Fail 12 Jan 2016 108,992 miles

Engine oil leak; Sump plug seal.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 103,068 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 103,019 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 81,385 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 75,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2012 67,610 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 56,808 miles

rear discs worn

Pass 4 Jan 2010 46,336 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 40,368 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 LKA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LKA, 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 LKA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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