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AJ54 VWM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,326 mi
Last recorded163,326 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 VWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 163,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sills corroding

Pass 23 Aug 2021 148,541 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 23 Aug 2021 148,541 miles

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

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 7 Sep 2020 139,593 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 129,338 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side chassis run (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 120,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad wear wire damaged

Offside Front Outer Brake pad low

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2018 120,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad wear wire damaged

Offside Front Outer Brake pad low

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2017 112,455 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 108,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 97,398 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 97,395 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 86,325 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 86,325 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 75,834 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 75,832 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 63,551 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 50,715 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 50,715 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 39,118 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 28,097 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 23,091 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 VWM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VWM, 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 VWM registered?

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

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