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AJ54 YGU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

133,943 mi
Last recorded133,943 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 YGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 133,943 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item hanging from mirror in drivers view of road ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine fault light on ?

Fail 2 Apr 2025 133,943 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item hanging from mirror in drivers view of road ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and boot split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine fault light on ?

Pass 4 Apr 2024 121,506 miles

chips in screen

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2024 121,506 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chips in screen

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2023 112,730 miles

offside rear door wont open

Fail 15 Mar 2023 112,730 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

offside rear door wont open

Pass 9 Apr 2022 104,207 miles

nearside rear lower sidelight not working

play in front top shock mounts

Fail 7 Apr 2022 104,207 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

nearside rear lower sidelight not working

play in front top shock mounts

Pass 23 Jan 2020 104,128 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 102,609 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and front suspension mountings corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush on limit for test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle and trailing arms corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2018 100,603 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 98,329 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 92,862 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 87,733 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 82,734 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 77,657 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 68,720 miles

ex catalist thin / corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2012 68,718 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ex catalist thin / corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2010 63,426 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 57,302 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 50,563 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 40,032 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 YGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YGU, 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 YGU registered?

AJ54 YGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 January 2005.

Is AJ54 YGU safe to buy?

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