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AL54 WAY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,996 mi
Last recorded102,996 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL54 WAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 102,996 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 96,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn O/S/F top mount has slight movement in rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 90,233 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 85,444 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 79,275 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 79,275 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 78,228 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 73,243 miles

Engine light on

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

Offside rear handbrake cable deteriorated

Slight imbalance in rear brakes

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 73,141 miles

Offside rear handbrake cable deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 72,703 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 71,650 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 70,505 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 70,505 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 67,769 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 66,850 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges on raised platform sections of tread

both rear shock absorber rubber assistors deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2014 62,259 miles

both rear shock absorber rubber assistors deteriorated

Fail 14 Jul 2014 62,259 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both rear shock absorber rubber assistors deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2013 57,550 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear shock absorber rubber assistors deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2013 57,550 miles

both rear shock absorber rubber assistors deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2012 13,308 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 46,387 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2010 37,280 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 31,252 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 23,110 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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AL54 WAY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AL54 WAY, 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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AL54 WAY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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