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AJ54 WEU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,154 mi
Last recorded127,154 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 127,154 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 117,718 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 117,708 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 108,085 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 101,385 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 93,941 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 93,941 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 89,529 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 86,698 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 84,203 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 81,045 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 77,885 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 73,089 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 67,043 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 55,940 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 40,006 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 WEU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WEU, 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 WEU registered?

AJ54 WEU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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