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AJ55 LRL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

31,391 mi
Last recorded31,391 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 31,391 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 31,289 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 31,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 30,749 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 29,614 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 28,358 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 26,424 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 45,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 24,362 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 22,599 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 21,591 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 21,557 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 19,707 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 17,822 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 LRL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LRL, 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 LRL registered?

AJ55 LRL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is AJ55 LRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 LRL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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