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AJ55 LLD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,848 mi
Last recorded80,848 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 LLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 80,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 79,021 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

brakes back plates corroded o/s/f o/s/r n/s/f n/s/r

Pass 1 Jun 2018 74,332 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 69,879 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 68,004 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 65,684 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 63,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

fuel cap release button inoperative

nearside wiper slightly smeary on windscreen

Pass 20 Jan 2014 57,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake backing plates deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2013 52,442 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 49,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jan 2012 49,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 47,208 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 47,208 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 43,559 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 37,523 miles

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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 LLD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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