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AJ54 VZN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,751 mi
Last recorded129,751 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 VZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 129,751 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side headlamp lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at the time of test just on or above legal limit & worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 129,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side headlamp lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at the time of test just on or above legal limit & worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 126,673 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 119,612 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 119,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 115,576 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 111,542 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 105,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 96,378 miles

nearside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Apr 2014 88,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Apr 2014 88,719 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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2013 81,893 miles

oil level low

Fail 27 Mar 2013 81,893 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

oil level low

offside rear tyre puncture repair to inner sidewall

Pass 27 Apr 2012 76,268 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 66,716 miles

sill guards, splash guards + undercarrage trays fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas

Fail 26 Jan 2011 66,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

sill guards, splash guards + undercarrage trays fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas

Pass 26 Jan 2010 58,407 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 47,340 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 38,515 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 VZN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VZN, 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 VZN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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