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AJ54 YGP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

231,151 mi
Last recorded231,151 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 YGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2020 231,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake Pad Wearing Thin

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

Stone Chip on Windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2019 219,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 212,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 205,947 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 200,299 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 191,466 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 169,817 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 144,267 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 123,807 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 106,648 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 92,341 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 77,177 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 59,191 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 YGP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YGP, 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 YGP registered?

AJ54 YGP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is AJ54 YGP safe to buy?

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