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AO54 VNJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,458 mi
Last recorded180,458 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 VNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2018 180,458 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 169,585 miles

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

Nearside Front rim has been welded

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

both rear rims have been welded

Fail 29 Nov 2017 169,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front rim has been welded

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

both rear rims have been welded

Pass 30 Nov 2016 158,100 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 151,140 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 144,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 144,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 138,051 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 130,028 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 120,924 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 108,642 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 81,765 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Feb 2010 81,765 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all tyres worn uneven

Pass 21 Feb 2009 58,181 miles

very deep cut to nearside front tyre inner side wall

Pass 13 Dec 2007 39,561 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 39,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AO54 VNJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO54 VNJ, 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 AO54 VNJ registered?

AO54 VNJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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