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AJ54 VXE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,711 mi
Last recorded93,711 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 93,711 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 88,300 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak ex bounce (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak ex bounce (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front low on inner edge

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 82,274 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 82,275 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 78,967 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 75,252 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre sidewalls deteriorated

o/s/r tyre sidewalls deteriorated

wheel bearing noise

Pass 6 Sep 2012 75,252 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre sidewalls deteriorated

o/s/r tyre sidewalls deteriorated

wheel bearing noise

Pass 21 Sep 2011 60,778 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 56,327 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 48,047 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 34,831 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 34,766 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 VXE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VXE, 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 VXE registered?

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

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