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AK05 LBJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,065 mi
Last recorded97,065 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 LBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 97,065 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 972,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 88,402 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2014 88,134 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2013 81,054 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Fail 15 Apr 2013 81,052 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Pass 16 Apr 2012 72,904 miles

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2012 72,898 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre valve obscured

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2011 61,457 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 61,457 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 50,818 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Apr 2009 39,714 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Apr 2008 29,394 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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AK05 LBJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK05 LBJ, 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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AK05 LBJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 April 2005.

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