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AJ54 VVY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

132,316 mi
Last recorded132,316 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 VVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 132,316 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 132,316 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 124,591 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 120,515 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 114,711 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 103,805 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 101,788 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 85,182 miles

front and rear brake discs are slightly worn lipped andcorroded

wipers starting to smear

Pass 2 Feb 2009 66,625 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 51,594 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VVY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VVY, 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 AJ54 VVY?

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What year was AJ54 VVY registered?

AJ54 VVY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 February 2005.

Is AJ54 VVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ54 VVY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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