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AJ54 VXG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,423 mi
Last recorded136,423 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 136,423 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush inner wishbone bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag warning light disincaged

car in poor condition

engine manament light on

steering alignment light on

Offside Front wing quard loose

Fail 3 Feb 2016 136,423 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush inner wishbone bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag warning light disincaged

car in poor condition

engine manament light on

steering alignment light on

Offside Front wing quard loose

Pass 27 Jan 2015 133,989 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 13,988 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s rear brake pipe insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2014 118,507 miles

Front bumper insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Fail 24 Jan 2014 118,507 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front bumper insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 92,998 miles

engine management light on

Fail 5 Feb 2013 92,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Jan 2012 88,523 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 88,523 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 87,984 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 74,156 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 74,156 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 58,222 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 39,860 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 VXG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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