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AJ54 WAE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,714 mi
Last recorded132,714 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 132,714 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 120,342 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 103,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald adv (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corrosion hanges corroded clamps corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2015 103,003 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven osr caliper seems to be stuck on a little may not take up adjustment (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald adv (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' phone holder and tax disc holder (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corrosion hanges corroded clamps corroded

offside rear side light inop

Pass 26 Sep 2014 85,068 miles

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

centre exhaust rubber mounting slightly deteriorated/perished

Fail 26 Sep 2014 85,068 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust rubber mounting slightly deteriorated/perished

Pass 3 Oct 2013
Fail 26 Sep 2013 73,004 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 66,383 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 66,382 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 63,733 miles

bolt missing from cat mount

exhaust back box damaged

front fog lights on

move obstruction in windscreen

tyre size 225/45/17

Pass 31 Jan 2011 60,790 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 57,159 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 57,157 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

notchy feeling when operating handbrake

Pass 26 Jan 2009 47,716 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 37,210 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 WAE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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