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AJ54 VXV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

128,186 mi
Last recorded128,186 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 128,186 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 123,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2022 123,639 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2021 117,310 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 114,109 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 106,369 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 100,109 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 96,454 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 29 Jun 2017 96,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 27 Jun 2016 92,008 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

damage to nearside outer sill

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2015 86,392 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 29 Jun 2015 86,392 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 1 Jul 2014 80,561 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

damage to nearside outer sill

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 1 Jul 2014 80,561 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

damage to nearside outer sill

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 14 Jun 2013 73,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jun 2013 73,924 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2012 63,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

t.c lamp on

Fail 17 Feb 2012 63,464 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside door mirror badly damaged

offside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

t.c lamp on

Fail 21 Feb 2011 54,877 miles

E S P light on

N/S/F tyre tread depth 3mm

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

rear seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2011 54,877 miles

E S P light on

N/S/F tyre tread depth 3mm

rear seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2010 44,179 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 36,511 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 28,361 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 VXV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 VXV, 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 VXV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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