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AJ54 PUO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,930 mi
Last recorded161,930 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 PUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2023 161,930 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 159,974 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 136,754 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 136,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2020 126,159 miles

chip to windscreen

Pass 23 Apr 2019 121,552 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 121,552 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 119,256 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 113,520 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 106,318 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 104,855 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 96,832 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 90,249 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 83,427 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 79,628 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 74,202 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2009 68,458 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 52,757 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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AJ54 PUO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PUO, 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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What year was AJ54 PUO registered?

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

Is AJ54 PUO safe to buy?

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