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AJ55 LVO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,053 mi
Last recorded119,053 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 LVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 119,053 miles

battery has a cover

engine cover fitted

exhaust system slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 9 May 2017 119,053 miles

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

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

battery has a cover

engine cover fitted

exhaust system slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2016 110,218 miles

coil springs corroded

covers fitted undernearth

Pass 2 Apr 2015 101,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 90,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside & offside front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2013 78,993 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 68,540 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 68,540 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 59,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 Mar 2010 49,512 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 39,742 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 LVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LVO, 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 LVO registered?

AJ55 LVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is AJ55 LVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 LVO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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