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AJ55 LRY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,549 mi
Last recorded104,549 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 104,549 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 100,923 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 100,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 97,400 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

all brake discs have corrosion to braking areas

Pass 16 May 2016 87,979 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to min thickness (3.5.1g)

coolant on min

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge-2.9mm

rear tyres wearing inner edge

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 May 2016 87,779 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to min thickness (3.5.1g)

coolant on min

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge-2.9mm

o/s/f tyre very worn inner edge

rear tyres wearing inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 74,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all brake discs slight lip

front brake pads slightly worn

n/s/f and both rear tyres slight wear inner edges

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2013 56,109 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 51,007 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 44,574 miles

osf tyre wall old

Pass 9 Dec 2010 37,905 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 37,905 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 32,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 32,385 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 27,583 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 LRY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol 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 LRY, 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 LRY registered?

AJ55 LRY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is AJ55 LRY safe to buy?

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