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AJ54 VWP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,776 mi
Last recorded92,776 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 92,776 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 92,776 miles

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))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 90,472 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 88,048 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 85,656 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 83,474 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 83,474 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 81,730 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 79,218 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 79,218 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 77,052 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 74,465 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 71,606 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 68,970 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 66,124 miles

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 4 Apr 2013 63,430 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 60,349 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2011 56,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2010 53,933 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 51,987 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 48,851 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm + screw in tread

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm 195/65/15t

unable to check under bonnet+underside properly due to covers

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 VWP 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 85.7%.

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 VWP, 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 VWP registered?

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

Is AJ54 VWP safe to buy?

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