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AE54 WZU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,336 mi
Last recorded96,336 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 WZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2008 96,336 miles

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

front screen not working

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 1 Apr 2008 96,289 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front screen not working

offside rear brake binding slightly

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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AE54 WZU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AE54 WZU, 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

How do I check the history of AE54 WZU?

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What year was AE54 WZU registered?

AE54 WZU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 February 2005.

Is AE54 WZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 WZU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE54 WZU have outstanding finance?

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