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AJ54 WFD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,623 mi
Last recorded131,623 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 WFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 131,623 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 125,154 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 125,154 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 119,140 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 110,117 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 99,567 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 91,168 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 84,416 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 77,391 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 71,447 miles

traction control light on

Pass 2 Dec 2011 65,702 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 61,002 miles

o-s rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2010 61,002 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

o-s front tyre crac ked on tread pattern

o-s rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2009 55,068 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 48,992 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 48,945 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 44,107 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 WFD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 WFD, 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 WFD registered?

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

Is AJ54 WFD safe to buy?

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