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AE54 XGC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,911 mi
Last recorded135,911 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 135,911 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2019 135,906 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 126,759 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear offside and nearside tyres slightly perished and cracking

Fail 29 May 2018 126,758 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear offside and nearside tyres slightly perished and cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2017 117,598 miles

Both front headlamp lens fading

Fail 10 Jun 2017 117,598 miles

Both front headlamp lens fading

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 107,500 miles

Nearside Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jun 2015 97,348 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 97,343 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 86,501 miles

both front head lamp lens faded (image faded)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 73,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall no cords exposed

front consul bushes worn

front wipers smear

offside side repeater cracked

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Jun 2012 61,858 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 43,120 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 38,974 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 30,397 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 24,014 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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AE54 XGC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AE54 XGC, 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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AE54 XGC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 February 2005.

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