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AJ54 VWC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,859 mi
Last recorded89,859 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 89,859 miles

Nearside Front Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 89,859 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 84,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2018 84,517 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 81,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s pads low (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads low but n/s rear pads particurlarly low. (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 71,498 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 61,776 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 56,277 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 46,380 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 40,880 miles

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

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

advise r/o/s tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 29,905 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 29,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 29,786 miles

ESP light on dash

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 16,600 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 VWC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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