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AP54 TWW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,422 mi
Last recorded106,422 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 TWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 106,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 104,009 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure and rattling on silencer

Fail 25 Jun 2024 104,006 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure and rattling on silencer

Pass 21 May 2022 94,419 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Fail 21 May 2022 94,419 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 87,674 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated stipp in operation (3.1 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 87,665 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated stipp in operation (3.1 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 80,685 miles

Central Rear Stop light dim

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 76,066 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 70,683 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 66,751 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 64,184 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 61,242 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 58,581 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 55,021 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 50,866 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 43,597 miles

STRONG ADVICE. TREAD DEPTHS LOW ON INNER EGDES OF FRONT TYRES.

Fail 27 Jan 2010 43,483 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

STRONG ADVICE. TREAD DEPTHS LOW ON INNER EGDES OF FRONT TYRES.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 36,669 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 30,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 30,272 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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AP54 TWW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AP54 TWW, 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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AP54 TWW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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