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AJ55 LLG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

182,672 mi
Last recorded182,672 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 LLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 182,672 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 168,695 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 159,346 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 159,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 143,010 miles

small split in n/s cv boot

Pass 4 Oct 2017 133,463 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 123,780 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 111,992 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 111,989 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 103,135 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 93,700 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 93,673 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 83,810 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 83,810 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 74,392 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 74,392 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 58,825 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 48,255 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 48,255 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 38,441 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 38,441 miles

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

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)

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 LLG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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