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AJ55 LPU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,968 mi
Last recorded77,968 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 77,968 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 77,968 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 71,722 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 71,706 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 63,129 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 55,485 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 55,450 miles

Offside Front 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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 51,583 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 47,638 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2013 43,680 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 37,045 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 37,045 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 32,348 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 27,781 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 22,045 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 LPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LPU, 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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What year was AJ55 LPU registered?

AJ55 LPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 December 2005.

Is AJ55 LPU safe to buy?

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