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AJ54 WCG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

60,948 mi
Last recorded60,948 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 60,948 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 58,636 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer wall slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 58,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer wall slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 57,473 miles

Front wipers smearing

Offside Rear outer door handle has a part missing.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides small cracks all around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 57,473 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer door handle has a part missing.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides small cracks all around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 55,170 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 55,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective polish (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective polish (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 52,238 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides treads have small cracks all around them. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 52,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides treads have small cracks all around them. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 51,318 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 51,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 50,412 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 50,412 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested both sides (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 49,766 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 49,766 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 49,090 miles

engine bay cover

Pass 1 Dec 2016 48,154 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 44,413 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 40,179 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 40,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 35,946 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 31,861 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 27,764 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 22,972 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 21,593 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 19,761 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 19,761 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 18,165 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 WCG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 WCG, 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 WCG registered?

AJ54 WCG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 January 2005.

Is AJ54 WCG safe to buy?

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