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AJ54 NHH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

146,918 mi
Last recorded146,918 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 NHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 146,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bushes show extensive wear and play

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated.shows wear and play

Offside Front Lower suspension arm bushes show extensive wear and extensive play

Offside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated.shows play and movement

bonnet strut deffective

boot strut defective

brake pad wear warning light on

nearside rear parking brake lever not returning to stop

oil level low

wiring to nearside front wear indicator broken

Fail 19 Apr 2024 146,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bushes show extensive wear and play

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated.shows wear and play

Offside Front Lower suspension arm bushes show extensive wear and extensive play

Offside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated.shows play and movement

bonnet strut deffective

boot strut defective

brake pad wear warning light on

nearside rear parking brake lever not returning to stop

oil level low

wiring to nearside front wear indicator broken

Pass 14 Apr 2023 128,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 114,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 114,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 112,968 miles

Offside Front seat belt stalk outer casing missing. but stalk functioning as intended.

Fail 20 Jan 2021 112,968 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front seat belt stalk outer casing missing. but stalk functioning as intended.

Pass 15 Jan 2020 109,469 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 109,469 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 104,400 miles

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

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

exhaust system flexi joint leaking slightly

offside indicator repeater lamp damaged but working correctly

offside seatbelt stalk cover missing

Fail 16 Jan 2019 104,400 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

exhaust system flexi joint leaking slightly

offside indicator repeater lamp damaged but working correctly

offside seatbelt stalk cover missing

Pass 17 Jan 2018 99,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 93,755 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 87,266 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 80,738 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge but still perfectly legal.

Pass 22 Jan 2014 74,488 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 69,187 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 62,634 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 55,157 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 55,157 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 46,872 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 38,226 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 30,307 miles

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

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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AJ54 NHH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AJ54 NHH, 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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AJ54 NHH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 February 2005.

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