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AJ55 LKF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,123 mi
Last recorded95,123 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 95,123 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 95,121 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 90,258 miles

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

slight bind at o/s front brake

Pass 6 May 2015 84,275 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 May 2014 68,672 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 65,133 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

front exhaust flexy gauze split

oil leak/s

Fail 26 Apr 2013 65,133 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

front exhaust flexy gauze split

oil leak/s

Pass 25 Apr 2012 59,361 miles

engine management light on

exhaust front flexy pipe gauze split

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres worn on edges

oil leak at gearbox

rear brake discs corroding on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2011 54,165 miles

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

Offside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear brake discs worn and corroded on edges

slight oil leak at gearbox

Pass 28 Apr 2010 47,878 miles

both front lower wishbone rear bushes slightly perished

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 38,426 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

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 LKF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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