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AJ54 YGH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

163,019 mi
Last recorded163,019 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 YGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 163,019 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear light cracked

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 163,019 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear light cracked

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 161,134 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 161,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 148,052 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 138,434 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 138,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 125,576 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 111,977 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 111,977 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 109,455 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 109,455 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 107,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 105,123 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 102,408 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 102,406 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 99,706 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 99,706 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2013 97,054 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 93,305 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 90,009 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 88,094 miles

O/S/F door mirror deteriorating

Fail 4 May 2010 88,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S/F door mirror deteriorating

Pass 28 Apr 2009 85,993 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 85,993 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres wearing low and wearing out of shape

Pass 12 Jan 2008 77,501 miles

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

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

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 YGH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YGH, 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 YGH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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