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AJ54 WEH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,985 mi
Last recorded113,985 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 WEH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 113,985 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 104,340 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 104,340 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 101,207 miles

N/S/R tyre has feathering and is getting low on 3mm

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Poor starting

Fail 18 Oct 2014 101,207 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S/R tyre has feathering and is getting low on 3mm

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Poor starting

Fail 19 Oct 2013 92,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 92,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2012 80,538 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 72,651 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 Oct 2011 72,651 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 62,781 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 49,252 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 43,721 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 35,704 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 WEH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WEH, 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 WEH registered?

AJ54 WEH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 January 2005.

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