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AJ54 VXW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,932 mi
Last recorded129,932 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 129,932 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 129,932 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 129,897 miles

Passenger's airbag missing (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 125,597 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 125,597 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 119,698 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 112,887 miles

n/s/f seat belt stalk damaged

n/s/front tyre cracking on side wall

n/s/rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 23 Aug 2012 112,795 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f seat belt stalk damaged

n/s/front tyre cracking on side wall

n/s/rear tyre cracking on sidewall

o/s/rear tyre low on air

Pass 25 Aug 2011 93,925 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 93,925 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 79,661 miles

bonnet pull faulty

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2009 67,444 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 52,648 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 52,646 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VXW, 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 VXW registered?

AJ54 VXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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The MOT history for AJ54 VXW shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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