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AJ54 WEW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

158,050 mi
Last recorded158,050 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 WEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 158,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 19 Dec 2024 139,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-Frame Corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2023 122,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 122,739 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both lenses hazed. Beam pattern and intensity reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 114,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber is cracking/splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber is cracking/splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 114,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Split to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Split to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt An lower split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber is cracking/splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber is cracking/splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 108,860 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 108,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 101,368 miles

both headlamps lenses becoming faded and beam pattern slightly poor

n.s washer jet poor but clearing screen o.k

Pass 20 Dec 2019 96,352 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Fail 17 Dec 2019 96,317 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated.

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Pass 30 Nov 2018 88,818 miles

Both headlights clouded.

Both rear trailing arm bushes have slight play.

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated.

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

n/s/f tyre on legal limit, advise replacement.

n/s/r tyre beginning to wear on outer edge.

Fail 30 Nov 2018 88,818 miles

Both headlights clouded.

Both rear trailing arm bushes have slight play.

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated.

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

n/s/f tyre on legal limit, advise replacement.

n/s/r tyre beginning to wear on outer edge.

Pass 15 Dec 2017 82,151 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber slightly damp

exhaust system becoming corroded

front flexi in poor condition

Pass 17 Dec 2016 74,147 miles

both headlights in poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2015 65,664 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 58,776 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)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 58,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 53,661 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Oct 2012 48,980 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 47,154 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 42,436 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 37,525 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 32,105 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 26,667 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 WEW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WEW, 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 WEW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 January 2005.

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