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AV05 LGK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,085 mi
Last recorded121,085 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 LGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 121,085 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 120,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

mil light on

Pass 24 Dec 2015 107,977 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 89,679 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 73,770 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 55,541 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 54,590 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 54,590 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 51,482 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 41,489 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 41,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 37,208 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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AV05 LGK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV05 LGK, 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 AV05 LGK registered?

AV05 LGK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 April 2005.

Is AV05 LGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 LGK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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