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AK05 LJJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,674 mi
Last recorded102,674 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 LJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 102,674 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 102,674 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 100,709 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 100,709 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 97,588 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 92,925 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 91,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 91,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2017 91,015 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 87,539 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 83,030 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 78,273 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 78,273 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 73,583 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 73,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 68,415 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 68,415 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 63,741 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 May 2010 56,095 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 29 Apr 2009 43,513 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 29,843 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 LJJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LJJ, 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 LJJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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