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AK55 LGJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

64,451 mi
Last recorded64,451 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 LGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 64,451 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 60,532 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 56,715 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Bushes Starting To Crack/Perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres Cracking Heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2024 56,714 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Bushes Starting To Crack/Perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres Cracking Heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 53,888 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 53,645 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamps faded

Pass 15 Jul 2021 53,391 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 52,805 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 52,144 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 51,400 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 50,341 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 49,384 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 48,208 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 46,959 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 45,439 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 43,636 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 41,960 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 40,125 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 38,257 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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AK55 LGJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AK55 LGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK55 LGJ registered?

AK55 LGJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 November 2005.

Is AK55 LGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 LGJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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