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AD54 OJX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

92,691 mi
Last recorded92,691 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 OJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 May 2021 92,691 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2020 90,493 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2020 90,493 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2019 86,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2019 86,520 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (flat blade) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2018 82,972 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 82,878 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 79,686 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 79,516 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 74,240 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 73,960 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

EML light on

Pass 16 Mar 2015 67,027 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)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 67,027 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 Apr 2014 53,989 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

offside front tyre perishing on sidewalls

Fail 1 Apr 2014 53,989 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

offside front tyre perishing on sidewalls

Pass 14 Feb 2013 46,838 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 46,053 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light on

Pass 7 Jun 2011 42,472 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 42,466 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 40,376 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 38,568 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

top up engine oil

Pass 1 Jul 2008 38,075 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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AD54 OJX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AD54 OJX, 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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AD54 OJX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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