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AY55 LBU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,390 mi
Last recorded94,390 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 LBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 94,390 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 94,389 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 92,826 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 85,172 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 81,981 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

outer sills covered

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2020 81,929 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

outer sills covered

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2019 74,044 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 61,247 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 58,763 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 56,161 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 50,400 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 47,427 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 42,041 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 37,085 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 32,971 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 27,575 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 19,332 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 4 Nov 2008 14,149 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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AY55 LBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AY55 LBU, 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 AY55 LBU registered?

AY55 LBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is AY55 LBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY55 LBU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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