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AJ55 LXT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,615 mi
Last recorded109,615 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 LXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 109,615 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 109,615 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 107,768 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 107,768 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp split (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 105,037 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 102,332 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 102,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure snapped (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 98,069 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 93,224 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 84,432 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 75,826 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 69,058 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 58,062 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 47,103 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 34,290 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper poor

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 LXT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LXT, 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 LXT registered?

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

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